HB 874 Union Bully Bill Now Law

HB 874 is now law becoming Act 59 with Gov. Tom Wolf’s signature yesterday, Nov. 4. HB 874 Union Bully Bill Now Law

The bill bans otherwise illegal acts done in the name of labor disputes  which sensible people in the Pennsylvania Legislature have been trying to do since 2013.

These acts specifically include stalking, harassment and threats to use weapons of mass destruction.

The first attempt died after being gutted in the Republican-controlled state Senate by union-connected Republicans.

Well, the Senate got a change of leadership this year and the bill was reintroduced as HB 874. It passed the House overwhelmingly on April 21 with all Democrats excepting Greg Vitali of the 166th District voting against it.

The state Senate passed it Oct. 20 on a 30-18 vote, again with the Democrats being united in opposition.

The House concurred with the changes the Senate made on Oct 27 — again with all Ds but Vitali being in opposition — and sent it to the Governor who has now made this should-have-been-a no-brainer discussion  law.

The law does not ban traditional and accepted union acts like picketing (and giant inflatable rats) it should be noted.

HB 874 Union Bully Bill Now Law

 

 

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