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AB 288 aims to let California protect workers’ organizing rights when federal enforcement is stalled
Summary
AB 288 would authorize state enforcement to remedy alleged violations of workers’ rights to organize and bargain when the National Labor Relations Board lacks a quorum or cannot act, proponents say; the bill drew extensive union and worker testimony in support and a business-law opposition note from the state chamber.
Assemblymember McKenna presented AB 288 as a response to perceived federal enforcement gaps, saying the National Labor Relations Board’s incapacity has left workers without timely remedies when employers delay bargaining or commit unfair labor practices.
McKenna said state action is needed to protect workers’ First Amendment rights of free speech and association and to ensure timely remedies when federal institutions are unable to act. “AB 288 is carefully designed to fit within that window,” the author said.
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