Legislative Alert
House Letter Supporting Legislation that Would Establish a Minimum Nationwide Standard of Collective Bargaining Rights
… Dear Representative: On behalf of the 12.5 million workers and 60 affiliate unions represented by the AFL-CIO, I urge you to co-sponsor the Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act, to be introduced by Congressman Matt Cartwright on May 16, 2024. … personnel, are the backbone of our communities, providing essential care, education, safety, and support. They deserve the right to organize and negotiate collectively for better wages, benefits, and working conditions. Despite their vital … for their fundamental rights to organize and bargain collectively. This legislation grants public employees the right to join a union chosen by a majority, collectively bargain over essential workplace matters, access dispute resolution …