S. 969

RESPECT Act

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110th CONGRESS

1st Session

S. 969

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

March 22, 2007

Mr. Dodd (for himself, Mr. Durbin, and Mr. Kennedy) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

A BILL

To amend the National Labor Relations Act to modify the definition of supervisor.

1.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the Re-empowerment of Skilled and Professional Employees and Construction Tradesworkers Act or the RESPECT Act.

2.

Amendment of the National Labor Relations Act

Section 2(11) of the National Labor Relations Act (29 U.S.C. 152(11)) is amended—

(1)

by inserting and for a majority of the individual’s worktime after interest of the employer;

(2)

by striking assign,; and

(3)

by striking or responsibly to direct them,.