A Republican bill with 2 Republican cosponsors · See all 2 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Ask the Union Members Act," changes how labor organizations handle contract ratifications and strike authorizations. It requires that any new collective bargaining agreement be approved by a majority vote of members in good standing through a secret ballot referendum. Additionally, it mandates that unions can only authorize a strike if a majority of members in good standing vote for it via a secret ballot. Members must receive the agreement at least 72 hours before the vote occurs. These changes are set to take effect 18 months after the Act is enacted.
Yes
- Scored +5
Would union members be better off under this?
The bill increases individual member agency and transparency within labor organizations.
- Scored +5
Does this strengthen the rights of workers to organise?
The bill enhances union democracy by requiring secret ballot votes for contract ratifications and strike authorizations.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Member Participation in Decision Making: Under Section 2(a), a collective bargaining agreement cannot be executed unless it is approved by a majority vote of members in good standing through a secret ballot. This ensures that the individual members have a direct say in the contracts that affect them.
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Transparency and Preparation: Section 2(a) requires that the agreement be provided to each member of the labor organization not later than 72 hours prior to the referendum. This gives members time to review the terms before voting.
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Secure Voting Process: By requiring a secret ballot for both contract ratification (Section 2(a)) and strike authorization (Section 2(b)), the bill ensures that members can vote their conscience without pressure.
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Majority Rule for Strikes: Section 2(b) stipulates that a strike can only be authorized if it is approved by a majority vote of the members in good standing through a secret ballot. This prevents strikes from being called without direct support from the majority of the membership.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are detailed within the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would union members be better off under this? — The bill increases individual member agency and transparency within labor organizations.
- Economy And Finance
- Does this strengthen the rights of workers to organise? — The bill enhances union democracy by requiring secret ballot votes for contract ratifications and strike authorizations.
- 11/19/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Randy FineRepublican · Florida
Robert OnderRepublican · Missouri