High on organized labor's top legislative priorities is the “Re-Empowerment of Skilled and Professional Employees and Construction Trades Workers (RESPECT) Act.” The legislation was introduced by Representative Rob Andrews, (D-NJ) and Senator Chris Dodd (D-CT) in the 110th Congress (H.R. 1644 / S.969). However, it has yet to be introduced in the 111th Congress.
The legislation radically changes the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) definition of a "supervisor." Under current law, a supervisor is considered an agent of management and owes a duty of undivided loyalty to the employer in labor-management relations, such as during union organizing campaigns, grievances, picketing and strikes. That duty would be compromised by the RESPECT Act.
Currently the RESPECT Act has yet to be introduced into the 111th congress.