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119-hr-567119th CongressWALLET

Expanding Labor Representation in the Workforce System Act

Sponsored By: Representative Sherrill, Mikie [D-NJ-11]

Introduced

Summary

Raise labor representation on state and local workforce development boards to 30%. The bill would also broaden the legal definition of “labor organization” so more unions and labor bodies count toward that share.

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  • State boards: State Workforce Development Boards would be required to have 30 percent labor representation instead of 20 percent, changing how state-level boards are composed.
  • Local boards: Local Workforce Development Boards would also be required to have 30 percent labor representation instead of 20 percent, aligning local rules with the state change.
  • Labor groups: The definition of "labor organization" would expand to include labor federations or state/municipal labor bodies and organizations that represent federal employees, railway workers, or agricultural laborers.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

More labor seats on workforce boards

If enacted, state and local workforce boards would need at least 30% labor-organization members, up from 20%. This would take effect upon enactment. The bill would also broaden who counts as a labor organization, including union federations and groups for public, rail, and farm workers. If passed, this could give workers more voice in training and job programs.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Sherrill, Mikie [D-NJ-11]

NJ • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1]

    PA • R

    Sponsored 1/20/2025

  • Rep. Hayes, Jahana [D-CT-5]

    CT • D

    Sponsored 1/20/2025

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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