This bill amends the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) to speed up first union contract negotiations. After a union is certified, employers and unions must start talks within 10 days of a written request. If no agreement is reached in 90 days, either party can request federal mediation. If mediation fails within 30 days, a three-person arbitration panel sets a binding two-year contract. Employers must keep current pay and working conditions during talks. The bill also requires a report to Congress on average time-to-contract within a year. These steps set firm deadlines and a binding process to resolve first contracts between newly unionized workers and employers.
