Legislative Alert
House Letter Supporting Bill That Would Create Minimum Standards for Collective Bargaining
… Dear Representative: On behalf of the AFL-CIO, we urge you to co-sponsor the “Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act of 2021,” 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 of 2021.” 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 …