The Faster Labor Contracts Act would shift decision-making from workers and employers to government-appointed arbitrators. Here's what you need to know.
Senior Vice President, Employment Policy Division, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Published
September 02, 2026
The Faster Labor Contracts Act (FLCA) is proposed legislation that would impose a new process for reaching a first contract after a union wins an election to represent employees in a workplace. Under current law, the union and the employer negotiate with each other until they can mutually agree on a contract that is acceptable to both parties. This can sometimes take a while because the two sides usually have not negotiated with each other before, and there can be substantial economic costs associated with a unionized workplace. Striking a balance is key.
The FLCA would replace the current consensual process with a mandated timeline for reaching a first contract. The parties would have 10 days to start collective bargaining. After that, they would have 90 days to reach a first contract. If they were unable to do so, either side could call for mediation from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS). The FMCS would have 30 days to try to reach a deal. If it is unable to do so, an arbitration panel would draft a first contract that would be imposed on both sides for two years, even if one or both sides disagreed with it.
Under the bill, the union...
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