Republican Senator Surprises Employers By Releasing Framework for Pro-Labor Bill: 7 Key Sections to Track
Just days into the newest Congressional session, a key Republican Senator shocked many employers by pushing for a law that would significantly tilt the playing field to the benefit of unions and labor advocates. Senator Josh Hawley’s (R-MO) “Pro-Worker Framework,” revealed on January 10, calls for pro-labor changes historically advocated for by Democrats and mirrors many aspects of the proposed PRO Act that has been long championed by labor leaders. Is this the beginning of a true labor revolution that will upend the traditional status quo, a plan destined to go nowhere, or something in between? Here are the seven key sections of the proposal and our thoughts about what to expect in the coming months. Quick Background We’ve seen many signs that the incoming administration and certain Republican lawmakers will take a more populist and worker-friendly approach than has been associated with conservative policymakers in the past. Not only did the President-elect nominate a self-avowed...