1975 Senate Hearings on Construction Labor Rights (S. 1479)
July 20, 2026
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The Frame
The hearings addressed proposed changes to federal labor law that would alter the scope of collective bargaining and picketing rights for workers in the construction industry.
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Construction industry workers
The proposed legislation directly concerns their economic rights and collective bargaining status.
Building and construction industry employers
The legislation would impact labor relations and operational requirements within the construction sector.
Last recorded activity July 20, 2026.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The Senate Subcommittee on Labor held hearings on S. 1479 on July 10, 11, and 15, 1975.
- The bill, S. 1479, aimed to provide equal treatment for craft and industrial workers in the building and construction industry.
- The stated purpose of the bill was to protect the economic rights of labor in the building and construction industry.
- The hearings were conducted during the first session of the Ninety-fourth Congress.
Why It Matters
The hearings addressed proposed changes to federal labor law that would alter the scope of collective bargaining and picketing rights for workers in the construction industry.
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Legislative focus on labor parity
The document highlights a 1975 effort to bridge the legal gap between craft and industrial labor categories, reflecting the era's focus on labor law reform.
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