The resolution, introduced by a group of representatives, urges the President, United States Congress, and the National Labor Relations Board to implement policies that would prohibit employers from permanently replacing employees who are on strike. It emphasizes the importance of the right to organize and strike as fundamental to labor rights and worker protection in the United States. The resolution highlights that the ability of employers to replace striking workers creates an imbalance in negotiations, undermining the workers' position and their ability to advocate for fair treatment.
The resolution references a 2016 decision by the National Labor Relations Board, which affirmed that while employers can replace striking workers to maintain operations, they do not have the unrestricted right to do so as a punitive measure. It points to recent instances, such as the Kellogg Company’s threat to permanently replace striking employees, as evidence of the need for stronger protections. The resolution calls for legislative action to safeguard workers' rights during strikes and requests that copies be sent to key government officials to promote awareness and action on this issue.