MO HB77

Establishes the "Freedom to Work Act" prohibiting employers from requiring employees to join labor organizations or pay dues, fees, assessments, or equivalent charitable contributions as a condition of employment.

Declares any agreement between labor organizations and employers that violates these employee rights to be unlawful, null, and void.

Creates a class C misdemeanor offense for direct or indirect violations of the Act, with injured persons entitled to injunctive relief and recovery of all damages including attorney fees.

Exempts federal employers, Railway Labor Act employees, federal enclaves, and collective bargaining agreements entered into before the effective date, though applies to new agreements and renewals.

Requires submission to Missouri voters for approval via referendum election on the first Tuesday following the first Monday in August 2014 or another 2014 primary election date.