Faster Labor Contracts Act

Today's wording of each part of the law, with what would be struck out and added. Each change also gives the bill's own instruction, word for word.

1. 29 U.S.C. 158(d)renumberedby H.R. 5408 Sec. 3(1)

   The bill says: by redesignating paragraphs (1) through (4) as subparagraphs (A) through (D), respectively;

   Bill text · Current law (29 U.S.C. 158)

2. 29 U.S.C. 158(d)changedby H.R. 5408 Sec. 3(1)

   (d) Obligation to bargain collectively. For the purposes of this section(1) For the purposes of this section, to bargain collectively is the performance of the mutual obligation of the employer and the representative of the employees to meet at reasonable times and confer in good faith with respect to wages, hours, and other terms and conditions…

   The bill says: by striking "For the purposes of this section" and inserting "(1) For the purposes of this section";

   Bill text · Current law (29 U.S.C. 158)

3. 29 U.S.C. 158(d)changedby H.R. 5408 Sec. 3(1)

   …the representative of the employees to meet at reasonable times and confer in good faith with respect to wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment, or the negotiation of an agreement, or any question arising thereunder (and to maintain current wages, hours, and terms and conditions of employment pending an agreement), and the execution of a written contract incorporating any agreement reached if requested by either party, but such obligation does not compel either party to agree to a proposal or require the making of a concession: Provided, That where…

   The bill says: by inserting "(and to maintain current wages, hours, and terms and conditions of employment pending an agreement)" after "arising thereunder";

   Bill text · Current law (29 U.S.C. 158)

4. 29 U.S.C. 158(d)changedby H.R. 5408 Sec. 3(1)

   …arising thereunder, and the execution of a written contract incorporating any agreement reached if requested by either party, but such obligation does not compel either party to agree to a proposal or require the making of a concession : Provided, That an employer’s duty to collectively bargain shall continue absent decertification of the representative following an election conducted pursuant to section 9: Provided, That where there is in effect a collective-bargaining contract covering employees in an industry affecting commerce, the duty to bargain collectively shall also mean that no party to such contract shall terminate or modify such…

   The bill says: by inserting ": Provided, That an employer’s duty to collectively bargain shall continue absent decertification of the representative following an election conducted pursuant to section 9" after "making of a concession";

   Bill text · Current law (29 U.S.C. 158)

5. 29 U.S.C. 158(d)changedby H.R. 5408 Sec. 3(1)

   …thereunder, and the execution of a written contract incorporating any agreement reached if requested by either party, but such obligation does not compel either party to agree to a proposal or require the making of a concession: Providedfurther , That where there is in effect a collective-bargaining contract covering employees in an industry affecting commerce, the duty to bargain collectively shall also mean that no party to such contract shall terminate or modify such contract,…

   The bill says: by inserting "further" before ", That where there is in effect";

   Bill text · Current law (29 U.S.C. 158)

6. 29 U.S.C. 158(d)changedby H.R. 5408 Sec. 3(1)

   The bill says: by striking "The duties imposed" and inserting "(2) The duties imposed";

   Bill text · Current law (29 U.S.C. 158)

7. 29 U.S.C. 158(d)changedby H.R. 5408 Sec. 3(1)

   The bill says: by striking "by paragraphs (2), (3), and (4)" and inserting "by subparagraphs (B), (C), and (D) of paragraph (1)";

   Bill text · Current law (29 U.S.C. 158)

8. 29 U.S.C. 158(d)changedby H.R. 5408 Sec. 3(1)

   The bill says: by striking "section 8(d)(1)" and inserting "paragraph (1)(A)";

   Bill text · Current law (29 U.S.C. 158)

9. 29 U.S.C. 158(d)changedby H.R. 5408 Sec. 3(1)

   The bill says: by striking "section 8(d)(3)" each place it appears and inserting "paragraph (1)(C)";

   Bill text · Current law (29 U.S.C. 158)

10. 29 U.S.C. 158(d)changedby H.R. 5408 Sec. 3(1)

    The bill says: by striking "section 8(d)(4)" and inserting "paragraph (1)(D)"; and

    Bill text · Current law (29 U.S.C. 158)

11. 29 U.S.C. 158(d)added (3)by H.R. 5408 Sec. 3(1)

    (3) Whenever collective bargaining is for the purpose of establishing an initial collective bargaining agreement following certification or recognition of an individual or labor organization as a representative as provided under section 9(a), the following shall apply:(A) Not later than 10 days after receiving a written request for collective bargaining from an individual or labor organization that has been newly recognized or certified as a representative as provided under section 9(a), or within such further period as the parties agree upon, the parties shall meet and begin bargaining collectively, and shall make every reasonable effort to conclude and sign a collective bargaining agreement.(B) If after the expiration of the 90-day period beginning on the date on which bargaining is commenced, or such additional period as the parties may agree upon, the parties have failed to reach an agreement, either party may notify the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service that a dispute exists, and may request mediation. Whenever such a request is received, the Service shall promptly communicate with the parties and use its best efforts, by mediation and conciliation, to secure an agreement.(C) If after the expiration of the 30-day period beginning on the date on which the request for mediation is made under subparagraph (B), or such additional period as the parties may agree upon, the Service is not able to bring the parties to agreement by conciliation, the Service shall refer the dispute to a 3-person arbitration panel established in accordance with such regulations as may be prescribed by the Service, with one member selected by the individual or labor organization, one member selected by the employer, and one neutral member mutually agreed to by the parties. The individual or labor organization and the employer must each select the members of the 3-person arbitration panel within 14 days of the Service’s referral; if the individual or labor organization or the employer fail to do so, the Service shall designate any members not selected by the individual or labor organization or by the employer. A majority of the 3-person arbitration panel shall render a decision settling the dispute and such decision shall be binding upon the parties for a period of 2 years, unless amended during such period by written consent of the parties. Such decision shall be based on—(i) the employer’s financial status and prospects;(ii) the size and type of the employer’s operations and business;(iii) the employees’ cost of living;(iv) the employees’ ability to sustain themselves, their families, and their dependents on the wages and benefits they earn from the employer; and(v) the wages and benefits other employers in the same business provide their employees.

    The bill says: by adding at the end the following:

    Bill text · Current law (29 U.S.C. 158)

12. 29 U.S.C. 158(g)changedby H.R. 5408 Sec. 3(2)

    The bill says: in subsection (g), by striking "clause (B) of the last sentence of section 8(d) of this Act" and inserting "subsection (d)(2)(B)".

    Bill text · Current law (29 U.S.C. 158)

From the bill's official text on GovInfo and the U.S. Code, 2024 edition, which may not yet show changes made since.