[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 72 (Friday, April 28, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H2104]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          MODERN AMERICAN WORKERS WANT FLEXIBILITY AND CHOICE

  (Mr. ALLEN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. ALLEN. Mr. Speaker, the modern American worker wants flexibility 
and choice. However, President Biden and Washington Democrats would 
rather force their radical labor agenda on the American people.
  That is why Senator Tim Scott and I introduced the Employee Rights 
Act, which represents the Republican vision for the future of the 
modern American workforce.
  Our bill updates our Nation's labor laws by expanding workforce 
protections for independent contractors, entrepreneurs, franchises, and 
anyone else looking to earn a living on their own terms and live the 
American Dream.
  This bill also offers political protections to employees by 
preventing heavyhanded union leaders from abusing membership dues, as 
well as ensuring the union election process is conducted by secret 
ballot, a right guaranteed to every American, so employees are not 
intimidated or harassed for the way they vote.
  Supported by dozens of national, State, and local organizations, I am 
proud to introduce this commonsense legislation that ensures workers' 
rights are protected from partisan union leaders and the heavy hand of 
this administration.
  Republicans stand with the 21st century worker, and it is time our 
labor policies do, as well. Every American deserves the freedom to hold 
a job and not be forced to pay union dues.

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