We have received text from S. 3117: Worker Reforming Elections for Speedy and Unimpeded Labor Talks Act. This bill was received on 2025-11-06, and currently has 1 cosponsor.
Here is a short summary of the bill:
The "Worker Reforming Elections for Speedy and Unimpeded Labor Talks Act," also known as the Worker RESULTS Act, aims to make significant amendments to the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) regarding how labor organization elections are conducted and the related processes. Below are the key changes the bill proposes:
Revisions to Election Processes
- Certification Bar and Recertification: The bill adjusts the timeline for employee elections and recertification of representatives. Previously, if an election was held and a representative was chosen, employees were barred from requesting a new election until a collective bargaining agreement was reached. The bill introduces a "decertification window," allowing employees to petition for a new election if they believe their representative is not bargaining in good faith, 90 days after the Board makes such a determination.
- Secret Ballots: It mandates that representatives for collective bargaining must be selected through secret ballot elections conducted by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), emphasizing the confidentiality of the voting process.
- Quorum Requirements: The bill clarifies that a representative is certified based on the majority of voters in a secret ballot election, contingent on at least two-thirds of all employees in the unit voting.
Election Timing and Unfair Labor Practices
- Removal of Settlement Bar: The bill removes barriers that previously postponed elections based on unfair labor practice settlements, preventing delays in the election process.
- Blocking Charges: It introduces a structured process related to unfair labor practice charges that could block election results, requiring detailed written proof from the party making such a claim.
No Successor Bar
- The legislation eliminates restrictions on election petitions following a change in ownership of a business (successor employer), facilitating more fluid representation elections.
No-Raid Agreements
- The bill makes it an unfair labor practice for labor organizations to enter into agreements that prevent them from soliciting or organizing employees of certain employers, aiming to enhance competition among labor organizations for representation.
Clarifications and Definitions
- There are clarifications regarding what constitutes good faith bargaining, ensuring that the NLRB has clear guidelines for determining the validity of bargaining efforts and associated representations.
- Additional definitions are provided to enhance understanding of terms used in the bill, including changes to how elections can be triggered and the respective timelines involved.
Relevant Companies
- UPS - The changes could affect labor negotiations and union activities within large logistics and transportation firms like UPS.
- AAPL - As a large employer with a significant number of unionized positions, changes in labor election processes may impact its workforce dynamics.
- GM - As a major automotive manufacturer, the bill may influence negotiations with labor unions representing their workers.
Senator Bill Cassidy Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Senator Bill Cassidy:
- S.3151: A bill to amend the National Flood Insurance Act of 1968 to provide for the automatic contingent extension of the National Flood Insurance Program, and for other purposes.
- S.3117: Worker RESULTS Act
- S.3116: Fairness in Filing Act
- S.3115: NLRB Stability Act
- S.3114: Union Members Right to Know Act
- S.3097: Health Information Privacy Reform Act
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Senator Bill Cassidy Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Senator Bill Cassidy is worth $431.5K, as of November 8th, 2025. This is the 406th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Cassidy has approximately $0 invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
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Senator Bill Cassidy Stock Trading
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- A March 31st, 2016 sale of up to $50K of $TM. The stock has risen 89.97% since then.
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