Freedom From Union Violence Act introduced in the House
From Sunshine Review
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June 18, 2009 A bill currently in the House Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security (within the Judiciary committee) will charge a fine of up to $100,000 and/or time in prison up to 20 years for anyone who commits robbery, extortion or "an act of physical violence to any person or property during a labor dispute."[1]
[edit] Hobbs Act
This bill (H.R. 2537) amends the Hobbs Act, which addressed racketeering in labor-management disputes and had a loophole allowing "violence and intimidation on behalf of labor unions," according to a May 21 statement by Wilson, "if it is ruled that such coercion was to further a 'legitimate' union objective."[2] This year's bill was introduced by Representative Joe Wilson (R-SC) on May 21, 2009.
