No Union Time on the Taxpayer's Dime Act
Sponsored By: Senator Lee, Mike [R-UT]
Introduced
Summary
Eliminates federal employees' use of government-paid “official time” for labor union business. This bill would rewrite Section 7131 of title 5 so that any employee activity relating to the business of a labor organization must occur while the employee is in a non-duty status, prohibiting the use of government work time for union matters and applying to federal employees engaged in labor organization activities.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Stop paid union time for federal employees
If enacted, this bill would eliminate paid "official time" for federal employees doing union business. Any union activities would have to be done while off the clock. The rule would apply to employees of the United States. The bill text does not specify an effective date.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Lee, Mike [R-UT]
UT • R
Cosponsors
Sen. Hagerty, Bill [R-TN]
TN • R
Sponsored 4/8/2025
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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