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MI HR0237

Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/23/2022

Primary Sponsor

Jim Haadsma

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Origin

House of Representatives

101st Legislature

AI Summary

  • Urges the President, Congress, and the National Labor Relations Board to enact policies banning employers from permanently replacing striking employees
  • Asserts that the right to organize and strike is essential to labor rights and that worker protections against replacement during strikes are necessary for fair negotiations
  • References a 2016 National Labor Relations Board decision that restricted employers' right to permanently replace workers as punishment or to prevent future strikes, while still allowing temporary replacement for operational continuity
  • Cites the Kellogg Company's December 7, 2021 announcement to permanently replace 1,400 striking employees as evidence that current protections are inadequate
  • Directs copies of the resolution to be sent to the President, Congress, Michigan's congressional delegation, and the National Labor Relations Board Chairman

Legislative Description

A resolution to urge the President, Congress, and the National Labor Relations Board to enact policies banning employers from permanently replacing striking employees.

Last Action

Referred To Committee On Government Operations

2/23/2022

Committee Referrals

Government Operations2/23/2022

Full Bill Text

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