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SR 339

A Resolution designating the week of June 8 through 14, 2026, as "Union Organizing Week" in Pennsylvania, in honor of those workers who have fought for their right to organize and bargain collectively at their workplace.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Carolyn Comitta and 12 co-sponsors

Designates June 8–14, 2026 as Union Organizing Week to recognize and commemorate workers' rights to organize and bargain collectively in Pennsylvania.

Referred to Rules & Executive Nominations
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Bill Summary · SR 339

Summary of Senate Resolution 339 (SR 339), 2025-2026 Regular Session (Pennsylvania)

Purpose and intent

  • SR 339 designates a dedicated observance, identifying June 8–14, 2026, as “Union Organizing Week” in Pennsylvania.
  • The resolution honors workers who have fought for the right to organize and bargain collectively in their workplaces.

Key provisions

  • Establishes a statewide recognition period (June 8–14, 2026) to highlight union organizing efforts and the importance of collective bargaining.
  • Names the week to acknowledge and commemorate workers who organize and bargain collectively.

Who/what is affected

  • The designation applies to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, its government institutions, and the general public.
  • Aims to raise awareness among workers, employers, unions, and the broader community about union organizing rights and the history of collective bargaining.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Prime sponsor: Senator John Kane (and multiple co-sponsors from both major party perspectives).
  • Status: Referred to the Rules & Executive Nominations Committee on June 18, 2026.
  • There are no enacted provisions or budgetary implications within the resolution itself; it serves as a formal designation and commemorative acknowledgment.
  • As a concurrent or joint ceremonial designation, it does not create new legal rights or obligations beyond recognition.

Notable details

  • Co-sponsors include a broad cross-section of Pennsylvania legislators, indicating institutional support for recognizing union organizing efforts.
  • The bill text is captioned as a resolution, not a statute, implying a symbolic, ceremonial role rather than substantive regulatory changes.

Potential impact and considerations

  • Positive visibility for union rights and labor history within Pennsylvania.
  • May foster public dialogue about organizing, bargaining, and labor-stakeholder relations.
  • No direct changes to labor law, policy, or funding are contained in the resolution itself; its impact is primarily commemorative and educational.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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