Akil Khalfani for U.S. Congress NJ 10th Congressional District
H.R. 2474 - Pro Act
This bill amends the National Labor Relations Act and related labor laws to extend protections to union workers. Specifically, it
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revises the definition of "employee" and "supervisor" to prevent employers from classifying employees as exempt from labor law protections,
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expands unfair labor practices to include prohibitions against replacement of or discrimination against workers who participate in strikes,
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makes it an unfair labor practice to require or coerce employees to attend employer meetings designed to discourage union membership,
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permits workers to participate in collective or class action litigation,
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allows injunctions against employers engaging in unfair labor practices involving discharge or serious economic harm to an employee,
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expands penalties for labor law violations, including interference with the National Labor Relations Board or causing serious economic harm to an employee, and
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allows any person to bring a civil action for harm caused by labor law violations or unfair labor practices.