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FEDERALhearing transcript

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Hearing on the Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act of 2017

Original title: H.R. 986, TRIBAL LABOR SOVEREIGNTY ACT OF 2017

January 1, 2018

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The Frame

What this does

The proposed legislation would determine whether tribal-owned businesses on tribal lands are subject to federal labor laws, affecting the rights of employees to organize and the regulatory authority of tribal governments over their own commercial enterprises.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Tribal Governments

Tribal governments would gain authority to set their own labor regulations for businesses operating on their lands.

Employees of Tribal Businesses

Employees would no longer be covered by the National Labor Relations Act, changing their legal framework for collective bargaining.

Labor Unions

Unions would face changes in their ability to organize and represent workers at tribal-owned commercial enterprises.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2018.

What's next

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Summary

This document is a transcript of a 2017 Congressional hearing regarding H.R. 986, a bill proposing to exempt tribal businesses from the . The hearing featured testimony from tribal leaders and labor union representatives regarding the balance between tribal self-governance and federal labor regulations.

Why It Matters

Key Facts

H.R. 986 seeks to amend the National Labor Relations Act to exclude tribal-owned businesses from its jurisdiction.
The hearing was held on March 29, 2017, by the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions.
Tribal leaders argued that the bill is necessary to uphold tribal sovereignty and the right of tribes to govern their own economic activities.
Labor union representatives expressed concerns that the bill could limit the ability of workers at tribal enterprises to organize and bargain collectively.
The record includes submissions from various organizations, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the United Steelworkers, and the International Union of Operating Engineers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of H.R. 986?

The bill aims to clarify that tribal-owned businesses operating on tribal lands are not subject to the , which governs labor-management relations.

Who testified at this hearing?

The hearing included testimony from tribal leaders, such as representatives from the Navajo Nation and the Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians, as well as representatives from labor unions like UNITE HERE!.

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Discoveries

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Tribal Labor Exemption

The hearing highlights a recurring legislative effort to carve out tribal businesses from federal labor oversight, a point of long-standing tension between tribal governments and organized labor.

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Connected Entities

personTim Walberg“Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions”Map →

personBrian Cladoosby“President of the National Congress of American Indians”Map →

personNathaniel Brown“Delegate of the 23rd Navajo Nation Council”Map →

personRobert J. Welch Jr.“Chairman of the Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians”Map →

personJohn Gribbon“California Political Director for UNITE HERE! International Union”Map →

Sources

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