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WI SB458
Bill
Status
3/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mark Spreitzer
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AI Summary
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Repeals Wisconsin's right-to-work law, which currently prohibits requiring union membership or dues payment as a condition of employment
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Allows employers to enter into "all-union agreements" with labor organizations when a majority of employees vote in favor by secret ballot referendum conducted by the Wisconsin Employment Relations Commission
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Eliminates the misdemeanor criminal offense for violating right-to-work provisions (repeals section 947.20)
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Permits automatic dues deduction from employee wages when an all-union agreement is in effect, without requiring individual employee authorization
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Authorizes WERC to terminate all-union agreements if the union unreasonably refuses to admit an employee as a member, and allows either party to petition for a new referendum if employee attitudes toward the agreement have changed
Legislative Description
Eliminating the right-to-work law. (FE)
Last Action
Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
3/23/2026