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MI SB0846

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/1/2024

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Albert

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Origin

Senate

102nd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Adds protection of the right to work consistent with section 14(b) of the National Labor Relations Act to Michigan's public policy on labor disputes.

  • 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.

  • Declares agreements between employers and labor organizations that violate these protections unlawful and unenforceable for agreements taking effect or renewed after the bill's effective date.

  • Establishes civil fines of up to $500 for violations, enforced 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 courts awarding court costs and reasonable attorney fees to prevailing plaintiffs.

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

Referred To Committee On Labor

5/1/2024

Committee Referrals

Labor5/1/2024

Full Bill Text

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