House Could Push Forward Bill to Shorten Union Negotiating Timelines, Force Binding Contracts
The Faster Labor Contracts Act (FLCA), H.R. 5408, would amend the National Labor Relations Act to require employers to begin negotiating with a new union within 10 days of workers voting to form a union. Additionally, if no agreement is reached after 90 days, the dispute would be automatically referred to mediation. After another 30 days, or additional periods agreed upon by employers and the union, a binding, three-person arbitration panel would be appointed to secure an initial contract.
