Larson Votes to Support Long-Standing Worker Protections under the National Labor Relations Act

Washington - Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement opposing the Tribal Sovereignty Act:

"While it is crucial for tribal nations to maintain independent governance and I support tribal sovereignty, I equally support the rights of workers,” said Larson. “In 2004 and 2005, I opposed similar efforts to remove key protections for workers at tribal casinos, hotels, and other facilities where the vast majority of the labor force are not tribal members themselves. They deserve the protections provided by access to the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to safeguard against unfair labor practices. We will continue to work with tribes with respect to their deep and abiding concerns."

The Tribal Sovereignty Act would amend the National Labor Relations Act, a cornerstone of the New Deal, for the first time since 1947. Roughly 75% of affected workers are non-tribal members.

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