Josh Hawley's Pro-Union Bill Would Let Washington Write Your Contract
Senator Josh Hawley's Faster Labor Contracts Act (FLCA) is gaining traction in Congress, aiming to expedite labor negotiations. The bill would require negotiations to start within 10 days of a union's recognition and could lead to government-mandated arbitration if parties fail to agree. Critics argue that the FLCA undermines the autonomy of businesses and unions by placing contract negotiations in the hands of a government panel.
- ▪The Faster Labor Contracts Act aims to expedite labor negotiations once a union is recognized.
- ▪The bill has garnered support from both Republicans and Democrats, with 99 cosponsors in the House.
- ▪Critics claim the FLCA takes away the voice of businesses and workers by introducing government-mandated arbitration.
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Labor Unions Josh Hawley's Pro-Union Bill Would Let Washington Write Your Contract The GOP wants to be the party of labor. The Faster Labor Contracts Act isn't the way to do that. C. Jarrett Dieterle | 5.16.2026 7:00 AM Share on FacebookShare on XShare on RedditShare by emailPrint friendly versionCopy page URL Add Reason to Google Media Contact & Reprint Requests <img src="https://d2eehagpk5cl65.cloudfront.net/img/c800x450-w800-q80/uploads/2026/05/FLCA-5-15-800x450.jpg" style="max-width: 100%; height: auto" width="1200" height="675" title="The Teamsters hold a press conference on teh Faster Labor Contracts Act" alt="The Teamsters hold a press conference on teh Faster Labor Contracts Act | Teamsters/Press Release" /> Teamsters President Sean O'Brien speaks about the Faster Labor Contracts…
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