CO SB100

Prohibits employers from requiring employees to become or remain members of labor organizations or pay dues, fees, or assessments to labor organizations, charities, or third parties as a condition of employment, effective July 1, 2012.

Voids any written or oral agreements between labor organizations and employers that violate employee rights under the bill.

Creates criminal penalties for violations: misdemeanor punishable by a fine of up to $1,000, jail time of up to 90 days, or both.

Allows injured persons to bring civil suits to recover damages, costs, and reasonable attorney fees from violations or threatened violations.

Authorizes the attorney general and district attorneys to investigate complaints and prosecute violations; exempts employers and employees covered by the federal Railway Labor Act, federal employers, and workers in exclusive federal enclaves.