Labor: public service employment; right to work; restore. Amends secs. 9, 10 & 15 of 1947 PA 336 (MCL 423.209 et seq.).
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill aims to restore provisions related to public sector labor rights in Michigan, specifically concerning strikes by public employees, collective bargaining, and the right to work. It amends existing law to clarify the rights of public employees to organize and bargain collectively, while also addressing employer interference and the use of service fees. The bill also includes provisions regarding independent examiner verification and funding for implementation.
Key provisions
- Reaffirms public employees’ right to organize and engage in collective bargaining.
- Clarifies employer restrictions on interfering with employee organizing efforts.
- Addresses the issue of service fees, allowing employers to require them under specific circumstances (e.g., agreements with exclusive bargaining representatives).
- Establishes a civil fine for violations of certain provisions related to employee organizing.
- Requires independent examiner verification of bargaining representative expenditures.
- Specifies prohibited subjects of bargaining for public school employers.
- Includes a provision regarding emergency managers and their ability to modify or terminate collective bargaining agreements.
- Allocates funding for the Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity to support the implementation of the amended law.
Who is affected
- Public Employees
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