S 2729: Nationwide Right To Unionize Act

Cosponsors

Tammy Duckworth (D) IL, Alex Padilla (D) CA, Richard Blumenthal (D) CT, Kirsten Gillibrand (D) NY, Cory Booker (D) NJ, John Fetterman (D) PA, Tammy Baldwin (D) WI, Mazie Hirono (D) HI, Bernie Sanders (I) VT, Amy Klobuchar (D) MN, Jeff Merkley (D) OR, Edward Markey (D) MA, Tina Smith (D) MN, Peter Welch (D) VT

Summary

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Policy Areas

Labor and Employment

Next Steps

The bill has been referred to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. The next steps include committee hearings, markups, and potential votes within the committee.

Social Impact

The bill may strengthen the labor movement, increase worker protections and improve wages, benefits and working conditions for unionized workers. It may also lead to increased labor disputes and changes in the balance of power between employers and employees.

Business Impact

If passed, the bill would eliminate state right-to-work laws, potentially increasing union membership and potentially impacting businesses' labor costs and relations.

Financial Impact

The bill may increase wages and benefits for unionized workers, but it could also lead to increased labor costs for businesses, potentially affecting prices and profits.

Bill History

Thursday, September 4, 2025
IntroReferral - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Thursday, September 4, 2025
IntroReferral - Introduced in Senate

Bill Text

Introduced in Senate September 4, 2025
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