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GOP Unveils Bill To End Taxpayer-Funded Union Organizing

Republican Senator Mike Lee and Representative Ben Cline reintroduced the No Union Time on the Taxpayer's Dime Act to stop government employees from using work hours for union tasks, which costs taxpayers over $100 million annually according to OPM data.
President Donald Trump is supporting efforts to end collective bargaining for federal employees involved in national security, impacting over one million workers, as stated by the American Federation of Government Employees.
Cline emphasized that public funds should serve the American people, not private union interests, reflecting a broader Republican effort to reform union practices among federal employees.

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Salt Lake Tribune

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After Utah ban on collective bargaining, Mike Lee proposes similar federal restrictions

In the wake of layoffs and a ban in Utah on collective bargaining, Sen. Mike Lee wants to end union "official time" for federal workers.

3 days ago·Salt Lake City, United States

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KSL

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Sen. Mike Lee wants to block government workers from union activities while on the clock

Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, is leading efforts in the Senate to ban government workers from engaging in union duties while on the clock, arguing the proposal is crucial to ensure taxpayer dollars are not used for partisan activities.

4 days ago·Salt Lake City, United States

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Federal News Network

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New bill would secure collective bargaining for federal employees

Members of Congress are looking to further secure collective bargaining for federal employees. A group of lawmakers has reintroduced the “Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act” in both the House and Senate. If it’s enacted, the bill would guarantee public sector workers the ability to join a union and collectively bargain. The bill has bipartisan support and the backing of multiple federal unions. The reintroduced legislation comes after Presi…

4 days ago

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atr.org

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ATR Supports the “No Union Time on the Taxpayer’s Dime Act”

Senator Mike Lee (R-Utah) and Congressman Ben Cline (R-Va.) have reintroduced the No Union Time on the Taxpayer’s Dime Act, aiming to prohibit federal employees from engaging in union activities during official working hours. This legislation seeks to eliminate the practice known as “official time,” where federal employees perform union-related duties while being compensated by taxpayer-funded salaries. Under current law, federal employees are p…

5 days ago

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