Legislative Alert
Letter Supporting Legislation That Would Expand Collective Bargaining Rights for Public Service Workers
… On behalf of the AFL-CIO, we urge you to co-sponsor the “Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act” (H.R. 3463), introduced by Rep. Matt Cartwright. This legislation … fairer wages and improved working conditions. In fact, many states and communities deny their employees this fundamental right. It is time to correct this injustice and fight back against the attacks on working people by passing the “Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act.” The legislation will ensure that public employees have a right to: join a union selected by a majority of employees; collectively bargain over wages, hours, and terms and conditions …