MI SB0437

Restores "right-to-work" provisions for most public employees by prohibiting requirements that employees join a union, pay union dues, or pay equivalent fees to charitable organizations as a condition of employment

Exempts public police and fire department employees and state police troopers/sergeants from the right-to-work protections, allowing these groups to continue requiring union dues or service fees as a condition of employment

Imposes civil fines of up to $500 for violations, including using force, intimidation, or unlawful threats to compel union membership or financial support

Grants the Michigan Court of Appeals exclusive original jurisdiction over challenges to the right-to-work provisions, with expedited hearing requirements

Allows individuals injured by violations to bring civil actions for damages and injunctive relief, with mandatory awards of court costs and attorney fees to prevailing plaintiffs