MI HB4003

Prohibits requiring public employees to pay union dues, fees, or equivalent payments to labor organizations as a condition of employment, except for police and fire department employees who may be required to pay fair-share fees.

Makes agreements between public employers and unions that violate these requirements unlawful and unenforceable for agreements executed or renewed after March 16, 2012.

Establishes civil penalties up to $500 for violations and allows employees to bring civil actions for damages and injunctive relief, with prevailing plaintiffs recovering court costs and attorney fees.

Requires exclusive bargaining representatives to file annual independent audits of expenditures for collective bargaining, contract administration, and grievance adjustment by March 1 each year.

Expands prohibited subjects of bargaining for public school employers to include personnel decisions, performance evaluations, teacher placement, staffing reductions, performance-based compensation, and classroom observations.