On November 10, Senator Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP), introduced a labor reform package that represents a bold and necessary step in updating federal labor laws that have remained largely unchanged for nearly a century. In an economy transformed by technology, remote work, and the rise of independent contracting, Sen. Cassidy’s package aims to bring stability, transparency, and fairness to the workplace—benefiting both workers and employers.
One of the cornerstone bills, the NLRB Stability Act, would require the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to follow federal court precedent when making decisions. This change would end the partisan flip-flopping that has plagued labor policy for decades, creating a predictable environment for both workers and employers. Consistency in rulings would put an end to the NLRB’s arbitrary “non-acquiescence” doctrine through which the Board essentially picks and chooses what court decisions it wants to follow, which would mean fewer surprises and more confidence in the system.
Sen. Cassidy’s Workers RESULTS Act would strengthen the integrity of union elections by requiring secret ballots and a higher threshold of support—two-thirds instead of the current 30%—to initiate a union representation election. Both provisions would ensure that union representation reflects genuine majority support. One less practical section of the bill, however, would prevent a...
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