HI HR39

Recognizes the 50th anniversary of Act 171, Session Laws of Hawaii 1970, which established Chapter 89, HRS (Collective Bargaining in Public Employment Law) and allowed public employees to organize for collective bargaining.

Reaffirms the original legislative intent of Chapter 89 to promote harmonious labor relations, effective government operations, and prevent free-ridership by requiring all employees in a bargaining unit to contribute to collective bargaining costs.

Acknowledges the 2018 U.S. Supreme Court decision in Janus v. AFSCME, which prohibited compulsory agency fees while permitting exclusive bargaining representatives to deny personal representation services to non-paying employees.

Urges the Hawaii Labor Relations Board to interpret Chapter 89 to allow employees to opt out of membership and fees, permit non-members to voluntarily pay dues for full representation rights, and authorize bargaining representatives to withhold personal services from non-paying employees.

Directs certified copies of the resolution be transmitted to the Attorney General, Hawaii Labor Relations Board Executive Director, and all certified exclusive bargaining representatives under Chapter 89.