• RollOfTape [none/use name]
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    4 years ago

    This is what the PRO act is about:

    1. So-called right-to-work laws in more than two dozen states allow workers in union-represented workplaces to opt out of the union, and not pay union dues. At the same time, such workers are still covered under the wage and benefits provisions of the union contract. The PRO Act would allow unions to override such laws and collect dues from those who opt out, in order to cover the cost of collective bargaining and administration of the contract.

    2. Employee interference and influence in union elections would be forbidden. Company-sponsored meetings — with mandatory attendance — are often used to lobby against a union organizing drive. Such meetings would be illegal. Additionally, employees would be able to cast a ballot in union organizing elections at a location away from company property.

    3. Often, even successful union organizing drives fail to result in an agreement on a first contract between labor and management. The PRO Act would remedy that by allowing newly certified unions to seek arbitration and mediation to settle such impasses in negotiations.

    4. The law would prevent an employer from using its employee's immigration status against them when determining the terms of their employment.

    5. It would establish monetary penalties for companies and executives that violate workers' rights. Corporate directors and other officers of the company could also be held liable.

    (from NPR)

      • star_wraith [he/him]
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        4 years ago

        True but it's still good. One of those rare moments where DNC interests align with leftist intetests.

        • invalidusernamelol [he/him]
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          4 years ago

          I supported these guys and now Lenin won't leave my house and keeps screaming "IMPERIALIST OPPORTUNIST!" at me all night. I haven't been able to sleep in weeks.

          • star_wraith [he/him]
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            4 years ago

            Unions are a pretty consistent supporter of the Democratic party, yes so is capital but the DNC can't afford to just tell unions to f off. Increased unionization will lead to more D votes, for good or ill.

            Edit: said another way, unions are to the DNC what evangelicals are to the GOP. Yes their interests are different from capital but the parties still need their votes.

          • BaptizedNRG [he/him]
            hexagon
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            4 years ago

            Multiple unions have threatened to end contributions to Democrats that don't support the PRO act. Some are listening.