Correspondence that discusses proposed legislation regarding labor negotiations for state and local governments. It includes correspondence between Mr. Alfred M. Philips and Congressman James R. Jones, as well as information on a Supreme Court case that may impact teacher bargaining. The text also mentions bills introduced in Congress to extend National Labor Relations Act coverage to non-Federal public employees. Congressman Frank Thompson is mentioned as the Chairman of the House Special Subcommittee on Labor. Thompson expressed concerns that the Supreme Court decision may remove public sector collective bargaining from Federal jurisdiction.