Washington, D.C. (WVDN) – Congressman Riley M. Moore (R-WV) introduced the bipartisan “Know Your Labor Rights Act”, legislation that will ensure American workers are fully informed of their rights in the workplace and equipped to advocate for themselves on the job.
Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp-Perez (D-WA) is the Democrat co-lead on the legislation, with companion legislation introduced in the Senate by Senators Josh Hawley (R-MO) and Maggie Hassan (D-NH).
The “Know Your Labor Rights Act” would require that workers’ rights be clearly and prominently displayed in workplaces, addressing a widespread issue where employees are often unaware of their legal protections on the job site—including their right to organize. The bill also includes provisions requiring the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to make these notices publicly accessible online, ensuring both employers and employees can easily obtain accurate information.
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters supports the legislation, backing efforts to increase transparency and awareness of labor rights nationwide.
Congressman Moore emphasized that the bill represents a commonsense, bipartisan step toward strengthening the American workforce by ensuring transparency, accountability, and access to critical worker’s rights information.
“American workers deserve to know their rights and have real power on the job. The ‘Know Your Labor Rights Act’ will ensure that labor rights are posted prominently in the workplace and not buried in the fine print. Too often employees are not even aware they have the right to organize. I’m proud to introduce this bill alongside Congresswoman Marie Glusenkemp-Perez, as well as Senators Josh Hawley and Maggie Hassan so every hardworking man and woman knows their rights and can stand up for themselves at work. I will never stop fighting for the rights of the American worker, said Congressman Riley Moore.”
“American workers have a right to unionize in the workplace and fight for fair wages,” said Senator Hawley. “That’s why I’m introducing legislation to ensure that employees have basic visibility into their fundamental rights.”
“Greedy corporations and corrupt managers in nearly every sector of the economy put in overtime trying to stop working people from organizing,” said Teamsters General President Sean M. O’Brien. “But the right to organize is sacred, and American workers should be informed of their legal right to do so. The Know Your Labor Rights Act would help put power back in the hands of working people. It would mandate that employers post information about labor rights in an easily accessible place so that workers remain informed and empowered.”
“Granite State workers are the backbone of our state’s economy, and when workers know their rights, they are better equipped to advocate for themselves and their families,” said Senator Hassan. “This bipartisan legislation is a commonsense step that would require employers to post and maintain notices of employees’ rights under the National Labor Relations Act in the workplace, giving Granite Staters and workers nationwide the information that they need to fight for their rights, as well as better wages and benefits.”
“As a small business owner and a member of Congress who’s actually clocked into work I know that this information is important. I also know that small businesses are regularly scammed by fraudsters pretending to be federal agencies who charge mom and pop operations hundreds of dollars for free posters. I’m encouraged that this bill makes a step towards ensuring the information is available free on the Department of Labor’s website,” said Congresswoman Gluesenkamp Perez.
