MO SB238

Establishes state public policy protecting employee freedom to work consistent with Section 14(b) of the National Labor Relations Act, including protection from coercion regarding labor organization membership and payments.

Prohibits requiring employees as a condition of employment to join or refrain from joining a labor organization, pay union dues or fees of any kind, or make equivalent payments to charities or third parties.

Declares any agreement between labor organizations and employers that violates these employee rights to be unlawful, null, void, and of no legal effect.

Establishes violations as a class C misdemeanor and provides injured persons with rights to injunctive relief and recovery of all damages, costs, and reasonable attorney fees.

Does not apply to employers and employees covered by the federal Railway Labor Act, federal employers and employees, exclusive federal enclaves, areas where federal law preempts the statute, or existing collective bargaining agreements entered before the effective date.