2011 House Bill 5025

Require employee permission for union dues deductions

Introduced in the House

Sept. 28, 2011

Introduced by Rep. Earl Poleski (R-64)

To require unions to get annual written consent from each employee before an employer may deduct union membership dues or fees from wages. This would apply to employers who have signed a collective bargaining agreement requiring such automatic deductions, which among others includes the state, public schools and local governments.

Referred to the Committee on Oversight, Reform, and Ethics

Jan. 31, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.