On behalf of the undersigned organizations, representing millions of American workers and employers, we write today to urge you to cosponsor the Employee Rights Act (ERA) of 2023, a vital piece of legislation that will empower American workers and protect their freedom of choice in the workplace.
Over the past several decades, America’s workers have innovated to meet the demands of our changing economy. But America’s labor laws haven't significantly changed since 1947. First introduced in 2011, the ERA will update our labor code to better protect workers’ rights, while also reflecting major changes to our economy in recent years. According to polling from the Center for Union Facts, the legislation’s key provisions are overwhelmingly popular with union households, as well as the American public more broadly.
The ERA will soon be introduced by Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) and Representative Rick Allen (R-GA), with support from Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell and other key Republicans. The bill has been condensed from previous versions to focus on several key provisions, including updates to address modern-day concerns such as new protections for franchise small businesses.
The legislation’s key provisions are highlighted below:
• Secret Ballot Elections. The ERA will ensure that any vote to organize a workplace or hold a strike is done via private ballot. Today, unions can bypass private votes in favor of a public “card check” election – a means by which unions...
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