HI HR106

Urges the Hawaii Labor Relations Board and other agencies to recognize the Legislature's intent to enable exclusive union representatives to maintain financial viability and effectively represent public employees.

Expresses concern that the pending U.S. Supreme Court decision in Janus v. American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (expected by June 2018) will overturn Abood v. Detroit Board of Education and eliminate public sector agency fees.

States that eliminating agency fees would undermine efforts to prevent "free riding" by employees who benefit from union representation without paying fees, and would reduce unions' ability to collect resources and maintain bargaining capacity.

Requests the Hawaii Labor Relations Board submit a report on the status and consequences of the Janus decision, including any proposed legislation, no later than 20 days before the 2019 Regular Session convenes.

Directs certified copies be transmitted to the Governor, Chairperson of the Hawaii Labor Relations Board, and Chief Justice of the Hawaii Supreme Court.