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II 110th CONGRESS 1st Session S. 969 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 22, 2007 Mr. Dodd (for himself, Mr. Durbin, and Mr. Kennedy) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions A BILL To amend the National Labor Relations Act to modify the definition of supervisor.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Re-empowerment of Skilled and Professional Employees and Construction Tradesworkers Act or the RESPECT Act.

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Amendment of the National Labor Relations Act

Section 2(11) of the National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 152(11)) is amended— (1)by inserting and for a majority of the individual’s worktime after interest of the employer; (2)by striking assign,; and (3)by striking or responsibly to direct them,.