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Group warns labor bill could allow government takeover of union contract negotiations

A labor policy group warns a bipartisan bill meant to speed first-time union contracts could boost efficiency but undermine employee and employer rights.

Published Jun 14, 2026, 7:03 AM EDT | WFMZZ

A labor policy group says bipartisan legislation intended to speed up first-time union contract negotiations would promote efficiency while eroding rights for both employees and employers. The group warns the measure could effectively allow the government to take over aspects of union contract bargaining.