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AJR 11

Urges Congress to enact the Protecting the Right to Organize Act. (BDR R-1012)

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Reuben D'Silva

AJR 11 urges Congress to pass the PRO Act, strengthening workers' collective-bargaining rights, modernizing NLRA enforcement, and boosting organizing protections nationwide.

Enrolled and delivered to Secretary of State. File No. 20.
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Bill Summary · AJR 11

Summary — AJR 11 (BDR R-1012)

Title: Urges Congress to enact the Protecting the Right to Organize Act (PRO Act)

Purpose / Intent

AJR 11 is a non‑binding joint resolution of the Nevada Legislature urging the United States Congress to enact the Richard L. Trumka Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2025 (commonly called the PRO Act; introduced as H.R. 20 in the 119th Congress). The resolution expresses the Legislature’s support for federal reforms intended to strengthen workers’ collective‑bargaining rights and to modernize enforcement of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA).

Key points and provisions described in the resolution

(The resolution itself urges congressional action; it does not enact federal law. It cites major features of the PRO Act as justification for the request.)
- Rationale cited:
- Rising income inequality and research showing union coverage is associated with higher wages (cites an Economic Policy Institute finding of ~13.5% higher pay for union‑covered workers).
- Increased public support for unions.
- Major PRO Act reforms referenced (summary of provisions contained in H.R. 20 / S. 567 as described in accompanying materials):
- Strengthen remedies and penalties for employer unfair‑labor practices (enhanced back pay, consequential damages, civil penalties up to $50,000 per violation, private right of action).
- Broaden NLRA coverage by clarifying employee status, narrowing the definition of “supervisor,” and addressing misclassification of contractors.
- Protect collective action: bar permanent replacement of strikers, prohibit captive anti‑union meetings, prevent retaliatory changes in terms and conditions during organizing, protect short‑ and long‑duration strikes and secondary actions.
- Facilitate union organizing and first‑contract bargaining (streamlined election and recognition procedures, prompt start of bargaining, mediation and binding arbitration timelines where bargaining stalls).
- Modernize union election procedures (expanded voting methods, employer disclosure of employee contact info, pause elections when unfair‑practice charges filed, stronger NLRB enforcement tools).
- Allow collection of fair‑share fees in collective bargaining agreements notwithstanding state “right‑to‑work” laws (as described in the materials).

Who would be affected

  • Federal level: Employers, employees, unions, and the National Labor Relations Board would be directly affected if Congress enacts the PRO Act.
  • State level: AJR 11 itself creates no binding state obligations and the Legislature found no fiscal effect on Nevada or local governments.
  • Stakeholders: labor unions and many workers who seek stronger organizing protections; employers who would face expanded employer‑liability and new procedural requirements; Nevada’s congressional delegation and federal policymakers (recipients of the resolution).

Procedural / timeline details

  • Introduced (Nevada Legislature): April 2025 (printed April 24, 2025).
  • Passed both houses and enrolled; delivered to the Secretary of State and chaptered as Chapter 84, Statutes of 2025 (enrolled/filed June 18, 2025).
  • The resolution calls for the Chief Clerk to transmit copies to the President, Vice President (as presiding officer of the Senate), Speaker of the House, and each member of Nevada’s Congressional delegation.
  • Effect: The resolution is effective upon passage; it is a formal expression of the Nevada Legislature’s position and does not by itself change federal or state law.

Support and opposition noted in record

  • Support: Testimony and letters from Culinary Union Local 226 and the Nevada State Education Association (NSEA) urging congressional passage of the PRO Act.
  • Opposition/exhibit: At least one submitted statement raised concerns about union costs, political spending by unions, and potential negative employer impacts.

Bottom line

AJR 11 is a formal, non‑binding statement urging Congress to adopt the PRO Act to expand and enforce workers’ collective‑bargaining rights, accelerate union organizing and first‑contract processes, and strengthen remedies against unfair‑labor practices. It reflects Nevada’s legislative support for federal labor‑law reform while imposing no direct fiscal or regulatory changes at the state level.

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

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