Labor Relations First Contract Negotiations Act of 2017

Labor Relations First Contract Negotiations Act of 2017

This bill amends the National Labor Relations Act to address initial contract negotiation. Specifically, the bill requires mediation if an employer and a newly certified union have not reached a collective bargaining agreement within 60 days. Either the employer or the union may request binding arbitration if the parties have not reached an agreement within 30 days of selecting a mediator.