Bill to Speed Up Talks for Newly Formed Unions Passes House With Bipartisan Backing
By Tom Gantert
Published on June 10, 2026.
The U.S. House has passed the Faster Labor Contracts Act, a bill that would make it easier for new unions to obtain their first contracts. The bill passed with a vote of 230-195, with all 210 Democrats voting in favor and 192 Republicans voting against. The legislation is now being reviewed by the Republican-controlled Senate.
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