MN HF4692

Changes personnel data dissemination requirement from discretionary ("may") to mandatory ("must") for labor organizations to conduct elections, notify employees of fair share fees, and implement labor relations provisions.

Renumbers and clarifies exclusions from "public employee" definition while establishing that certain school district and educational institution employees are public employees regardless of other exclusions.

Provides complete liability protection and defense for public employers and labor organizations requiring, deducting, or retaining agency or fair share fees from public employees, with application to pending and future claims.

Grants exclusive representatives broad access rights including on-premises meetings during work day, worksite meetings during breaks, use of employer email systems, and use of government buildings for union-related activities.

Requires public employers to provide union representatives with new hire contact information within 10 days and updated bargaining unit member information every 120 days in Excel format, including names, addresses, phone numbers, and email addresses.