Bills · S 844
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 844Alternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitrationGovernment studies and investigations
Faster Labor Contracts Act
This bill sets strict deadlines for union contract negotiations and requires an outside panel to settle disputes if a company and its new union can't agree on a deal within four months.AI-written
INTRO MAR 4· LAST ACTION MAR 4
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tl;dr
AI-writtenEnds corporate stalling by forcing companies and new unions to reach a deal within 130 days or face a legally binding contract written by an outside arbitration panel.
LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenUnder current law, even after workers win a union election, there is no guarantee they will get a contract quickly. Many companies use stalling tactics to avoid signing a deal, which can leave workers in legal limbo for years without the pay raises or protections they voted for. If this bill becomes law, it would significantly shift the power balance in labor negotiations by ensuring that a union vote actually leads to a binding contract within a few months.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires bargaining to start within 10 days of a union's certification.
It prevents employers from ignoring a newly formed union for months.
PROVISION 02
Mandates mediation through the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) if no deal is reached in 90 days.
It brings in a neutral government third party to help break deadlocks early in the process.
PROVISION 03
Requires binding arbitration if mediation fails after 30 days.
This is the most powerful provision, as it forces a final contract on both parties if they cannot agree themselves.
PROVISION 04
Sets specific criteria for arbitration decisions, including cost of living and the employer's financial health.
It ensures that the forced contract is based on economic reality and local standards rather than being arbitrary.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 16
R· Missouri
YRS IN OFFICE
7
BILLS LED
51
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 25%
DEM 14 REP 2 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 4
Introduced in Senate
MAR 4
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 844
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 4, 2025
Last actionMar 4, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HEALTH, EDUCATION, LABOR, AND PENSIONS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 4, 2025
Senate BillS 844Alternative dispute resolution, mediation, arbitrationGovernment studies and investigations
Faster Labor Contracts Act
This bill sets strict deadlines for union contract negotiations and requires an outside panel to settle disputes if a company and its new union can't agree on a deal within four months.AI-written
INTRODUCED MAR 4, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 4, 2025
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READING
5 min
COSPONSORS
16
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