The purpose of this legislation, known as the "Putting American Workers First Act," is to amend existing labor laws to make it illegal for employers and labor organizations to hire or represent individuals who are not legally authorized to work in the United States. The goal is to protect American workers by ensuring that only those with proper work authorization are employed and represented in collective bargaining. Key provisions of the law include the following: 1. It establishes that employing or representing an unauthorized alien is considered an unfair labor practice.