S. 1006: Federal Workforce Freedom Act

This bill, known as the Federal Workforce Freedom Act, aims to change the rights of federal employees regarding labor unions. It proposes the following key provisions:

Prohibition on Union Participation

The bill states that no federal employee is allowed to:

• Organize a labor union,
• Join a labor union, or
• Participate in a labor union for the purpose of collective bargaining or representation.

Restrictions on Federal Agencies

Additionally, it prohibits federal agencies from:

• Recognizing labor unions,
• Engaging in collective bargaining negotiations with labor unions.

Termination of Existing Agreements

Any collective bargaining agreements that have been established, regardless of when they were created, would be terminated under this bill. This includes:

• Agreements made before or after the enactment of the bill.
• All pending arbitration or dispute resolution proceedings based on these agreements would be dismissed.

Repeal of Previous Legislation

Furthermore, the bill would repeal Chapter 71 of Title 5 of the United States Code, which contains existing laws related to labor relations for federal employees.

Definitions

The bill also provides specific definitions for key terms, including:

• Collective Bargaining Agreement: Any agreement between a federal agency and a labor union about employment terms.
• Federal Agency: Any agency of the federal government as defined under relevant U.S. law.
• Federal Employee: Individuals employed by a federal agency.
• Labor Union: Organizations that represent federal employees in disputes regarding employment conditions.

Impact on Collective Bargaining

This bill fundamentally alters the framework under which federal employees can negotiate their work conditions, effectively eliminating their ability to do so through unions.

Relevant Companies

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