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MI HB5678

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/25/2024

Primary Sponsor

Matthew Bierlein

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Origin

House of Representatives

102nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Adds language to public policy declaring the state protects employees' right to work consistent with section 14(b) of the National Labor Relations Act.

  • Prohibits employers and labor organizations from requiring employees to join unions, pay dues, fees, assessments, or provide financial support to labor organizations as a condition of employment.

  • Makes agreements between employers and labor organizations that violate these requirements unlawful and unenforceable for agreements taking effect after the bill's effective date.

  • Establishes civil penalties of up to $500 for violations, enforceable by county prosecutors or the attorney general, with fines deposited in the general fund.

  • Allows individuals injured by violations to bring civil actions for damages and injunctive relief, with prevailing plaintiffs entitled to court costs and reasonable attorney fees.

Legislative Description

Labor: collective bargaining; right to work; restore. Amends secs. 1, 2, 14 & 17 of 1939 PA 176 (MCL 423.1 et seq.).

Labor: fair employment practices

Last Action

Bill Electronically Reproduced 04/25/2024

4/30/2024

Committee Referrals

Government Operations4/25/2024

Full Bill Text

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