Union Participation for All Act
HR 5088, the "Union Participation for All Act," repeals a provision in the 1959 Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act (LMRDA) that barred individuals convicted of certain crimes (like bribery or fraud) from holding union leadership positions. This change directly affects union members with specific criminal convictions who previously could not serve in union offices. The bill removes Section 504 of the LMRDA, eliminating the ban on their eligibility for union leadership roles. It does not alter other union governance rules or create new requirements.
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Introduced Sep 2, 2025
Last action Sep 2, 2025
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Sep 2, 2025
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
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Sep 2, 2025
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1 primary · 8 co-sponsors
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