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MO HJR28
Joint Resolution
Status
2/20/2013
Primary Sponsor
Nick Marshall
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AI Summary
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Repeals Section 29 of Article I of the Missouri Constitution (which guarantees employees the right to organize and bargain collectively) and replaces it with Section 35 establishing right-to-work provisions.
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Prohibits denial of employment based on membership or non-membership in labor organizations or unions.
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Requires annual written consent from employees before requiring payment of union dues or other monetary contributions to labor organizations.
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Prohibits automatic payroll deductions for political contributions by labor organizations without annual written affirmative consent from employees.
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Submits the amendment to Missouri voters at the general election in November 2014 and allows injured parties to sue for actual damages, attorney fees, and punitive damages for violations.
Legislative Description
Proposes a constitutional amendment specifying that the right of an individual to work cannot be denied or abridged on account of his or her membership or lack thereof in any labor organization or labor union
Last Action
Referred: Workforce Development and Workplace Safety(H)
3/13/2013