Passed in the House on June 9, 2026 · 230 Yea, 193 Nay, 7 Not Voting
Question: On Passage: H R 5408 Faster Labor Contracts Act
Faster Labor Contracts Act This bill establishes mandatory deadlines for parties negotiating an initial collective bargaining agreement (CBA) and provides for mediation and arbitration to finalize CBAs. Under the bill, CBA negotiations must begin within 10 days after an employer receives a written request from a newly recognized or certified bargaining representative. The bill provides that parties must make every reasonable effort to conclude and sign a CBA. Further, the bill provides that, i…