The Ask the Union Members Act would require labor unions to use secret ballot elections for two major decisions: approving new labor contracts and authorizing strikes. Under the bill, union contracts cannot take effect unless a majority of voting members approve them through secret ballot, with members given at least 72 hours to review the agreement before voting. Similarly, unions would be prohibited from calling strikes unless a majority of their members vote to authorize the strike in a secret ballot election. The legislation applies to all labor organizations covered under federal labor law and would take effect 18 months after passage, giving unions time to adjust their procedures. No specific funding is allocated in the bill, as it primarily establishes new voting requirements rather than creating new programs or spending.
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