SB 233 Summary

• Prohibits public employers and the Alaska Railroad Corporation from deducting union dues, fees, and political campaign contributions from employee paychecks, allowing only deductions for employee benefits with written authorization.

• Bans union security provisions (union shop and agency shop agreements) in all collective bargaining agreements for public employees and Alaska Railroad Corporation employees.

• Repeals unfair labor practice prohibitions under the Public Employment Relations Act and the Alaska Railroad Corporation Act.

• Applies to collective bargaining agreements that take effect on or after the date the Act becomes effective.

• Takes effect immediately upon enactment.