The House passed the Faster Labor Contracts Act, a new bill aimed at speeding up the process of union contract negotiations. The bill would require employers to meet with unions within 10 days after an election, and if no agreement is reached in 90 days, federal mediators would be involved or a three-member arbitration panel could settle the matter. While supporters argue this will empower workers, opponents say it's government overreach and won't actually solve the underlying issues. The bill now goes to the Senate for consideration.
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