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119-hr-6142119th CongressWALLET

Ask the Union Members Act

Sponsored By: Representative Harris, Mark [R-NC-8]

Introduced

Summary

This bill would require secret‑ballot, majority approval by members in good standing before unions can ratify collective bargaining agreements or authorize strikes. It would also require that every member receive the proposed contract at least 72 hours before a ratification referendum and would take effect 18 months after enactment.

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  • Workers and union members: Members gain formal, secret‑ballot control over contract ratification and strike authorizations, meaning key decisions must win a majority of voting members in good standing.
  • Union leaders and local unions: Leaders would need to run certified secret‑ballot referenda before executing agreements or calling strikes, adding a formal voting step to internal decision processes.
  • Employers and bargaining timelines: Contract execution and strike authorizations could face longer timelines and added procedural steps because both actions depend on member referenda.

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Analyzed Economic Effects

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

Union contracts and strikes need secret ballots

If enacted, unions would need a secret-ballot vote to ratify a contract. A majority of members in good standing who vote would have to approve it. The proposed contract would have to be shared with every member at least 72 hours before the vote. A strike could be authorized only if a majority of members in good standing who vote approve it by secret ballot. These rules would start 18 months after enactment.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Harris, Mark [R-NC-8]

NC • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Onder, Robert F. [R-MO-3]

    MO • R

    Sponsored 11/19/2025

  • Rep. Fine, Randy [R-FL-6]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 11/19/2025

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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