MI SB0847

Establishes that public employees cannot be compelled by force, intimidation, or threats to join labor organizations, pay dues, or affiliate with unions, with violations subject to civil fines up to $500.

Prohibits requiring public employees as a condition of employment to pay any dues, fees, assessments, or equivalent payments to labor organizations or bargaining representatives, except for police, fire department, and state police employees under negotiated agreements.

Declares agreements, contracts, or practices that violate the new requirements unlawful and unenforceable, with civil remedies including court costs and attorney fees available to injured parties.

Grants the Court of Appeals exclusive original jurisdiction to hear expedited challenges to the new provisions regarding compelled union membership or payments.

Adds requirement that school employee bargaining agreements cannot include provisions that would violate the new anti-compulsion protections and clarifies that public employers cannot be required to pay independent examiner verification costs.