Expanding Labor Representation in the Workforce System Act
Expanding Labor Representation in the Workforce System Act
Plain Language Summary
# HR 567 Summary: Expanding Labor Representation in the Workforce System Act **What the Bill Does** This bill would increase the required representation of labor organizations on state and local workforce development boards from 20% to 30%. Workforce development boards are government bodies that plan and oversee job training, education, and employment programs in their communities. The bill clarifies that "labor organizations" includes unions, union federations, and similar worker advocacy groups—including those representing agricultural and federal employees. **Who It Affects** The bill directly impacts how these boards are structured and operated.
Workers and labor unions would gain greater influence over workforce development policies and programs, while employers and other stakeholders would have proportionally less representation. It could indirectly affect job training programs, employment services, and workforce policy in states and local areas across the country. **Current Status** HR 567 is currently in committee and has not yet been voted on by the full House. The bill was introduced by Representative Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ) in the 119th Congress.
CRS Official Summary
Expanding Labor Representation in the Workforce System ActThis bill increases from 20% to 30% the workforce representation on state and local workforce development boards.Workforce development boards perform a variety of functions to carry out the programs and services authorized under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, including by developing and implementing plans for workforce development and investment activities. Current law specifies that boards must include representatives of labor organizations, among others with relevant expertise. The bill specifies that labor organizations include organizations thatare considered labor organizations based on the definition included in the National Labor Relations Act (e.g., unions); are composed of labor organizations (e.g., a labor union federation or a state or municipal labor body); or would be considered labor organizations but for the fact that the organization represents agricultural laborers or individuals employed by a federal agency, a government corporation, a Federal Reserve Bank, a state or local government, or an employer that is subject to the Railway Labor Act.
Latest Action
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.