Faster Labor Contracts Act

This bill sets strict timelines for when employers and newly formed unions must start and try to finish their first contract. If the two sides can't reach a deal within 90 days, either side can bring in a federal mediator to help, and if mediation doesn't work within 30 days, the dispute goes to an arbitration panel that makes a binding decision lasting two years. During negotiations, employers must keep current pay, hours, and working conditions in place. The bill also requires a government report to Congress on how long it typically takes to finalize a first union contract.

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