Collective Bargaining Modernization Act of 2014 (Veto Overriden)

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That's actually incorrect, windjammer. Atlasia already permits the closed shop, so if you work in a unionized workplace, joining a union is a condition of employment.

This bill, in effect, would allow a labor union representing all the workers in one sector to bargain directly with employers in that sector, allowing for wages to be set across industry. So for example, the United Food and Commercial Workers union would bargain not with an individual grocery chain, but with all grocery chains organized into an employer federation, so as to streamline the process and end the kind of race to the bottom in wages and benefits that currently characterizes Atlasian capitalism.

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I'm not sure how I feel about this.

I dislike the notion that a specific union can be granted exclusive authority to negotiate on behalf of every employee within an economic sector, even those represented by another union. For the sake of example, let's say "public primary education" is considered an economic sector, and 55% of public school teachers are members of the NEA while 45% are members of the AFT. Shouldn't the AFT get a seat at the table?

I would be fine with that, provided that both the unions in question are negotiating as a single unit. Allowing two separate bargaining processes would undermine the point of the bill.

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I guess Windjammer wanted to present an amendment here...

Yeah, this is what I have been waiting on.

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I don't think it's the place of the federal government to limit what can be agreed upon in the form of union dues, to be frank.

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I don't think it's the place of the federal government to limit what can be agreed upon in the form of union dues, to be frank.

So you want to get rid of 1d completely?

Ideally, yes. The reason it's still in was that it was part of the compromise bill that was ultimately unable to pass last time around.

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The Amendment is friendly.

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I am preparing an amendment.

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I need just a little bit longer. Sorry, work has been killer the past two days.

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First in a series of amendments here.

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On second thought, I think that this is good as is. It probably won't pass, but I can't change anymore of it without seriously compromising the integrity and intent of the legislation.

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I second the motion.

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AYE

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Motion for a veto override.

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Aye

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This is excellent news. The working people of this country march forward to higher wages, better working conditions, and shorter hours. All power to the unions!