MI HB4059

Prohibits public employers from entering into or renewing bargaining agreements that provide paid time for union officials, members, or representatives to conduct union business or carry out union duties if the time is paid by the public employer.

Permits public employers to make agreements with exclusive bargaining representatives requiring all employees in the bargaining unit to pay service fees equivalent to union dues, provided the requirement is negotiated.

Reaffirms state public policy that labor relations stability in the public sector requires employees to fairly share financial support of their exclusive bargaining representative through negotiated service fees.

Clarifies that labor organizations cannot restrain or coerce public employees in exercising their rights, but may establish their own membership rules.

Maintains prohibitions on public employers interfering with employees' rights to organize, discriminating based on union membership or participation in proceedings, and refusing to bargain collectively with employee representatives.