But the proposals would still amount to some of the most significant reforms to labor law in more than 70 years. Right now, low road companies know that in many cases it’s cheaper to violate labor law. “This would go a long way towards stopping that.”But Democrats are pursuing other labor law reforms that appear to be on shakier ground. Now Democrats are looking to reestablish a tax break for union membership, in a way that would reach more tax filers. “It would mark the first time in decades that labor law has gotten more favorable for the average worker,” he said.

Source: Huffington Post September 22, 2021 19:52 UTC