Labor: collective bargaining; right to work; restore. Amends secs. 1, 2, 14 & 17 of 1939 PA 176 (MCL 423.1 et seq.).
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to restore and strengthen labor protections in Michigan by reinforcing the right to work and protecting employees' ability to organize and bargain collectively. It specifically addresses the requirement that employees in a bargaining unit share in the financial support of a labor organization and prohibits employers from requiring employees to refrain from union membership or financial support as a condition of employment. The bill also includes provisions to prevent coercion and intimidation related to union activities.
Key provisions
- Restores the right to work, preventing employers from requiring union membership as a condition of employment.
- Prohibits employers from requiring employees to pay union dues or fees as a condition of employment.
- Protects employees' right to join or financially support a labor organization without penalty.
- Addresses ‘company unions’ and clarifies definitions related to labor disputes and organizations.
- Establishes a civil fine for violations of union rights and prohibits coercive tactics.
- Provides for judicial review of certain provisions related to union dues.
- Allocates funding for the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity to implement the changes.
- Clarifies the definition of ‘labor organization’.
Who is affected
- Employees
- Employers
- Labor Organizations
- Unions
- The State of Michigan
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