2023 House Bill 4584

Labor: collective bargaining; agreements between public employers and unions that require public employees to pay union dues; require to include provision that makes payment of dues voluntary if certain union officers are convicted of certain felonies.

A bill to amend 1947 PA 336, entitled “An act to prohibit strikes by certain public employees; to provide review from disciplinary action with respect thereto; to provide for the mediation of grievances and the holding of elections; to declare and protect the rights and privileges of public employees; to require certain provisions in collective bargaining agreements; to prescribe means of enforcement and penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act; and to make appropriations,” by amending section 10 (MCL 423.210), as amended by 2023 PA 9.

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Regulates the interactions between public employees and their employers concerning strikes, disciplinary actions, mediation of grievances, elections, and collective bargaining agreements. The bill specifically seeks to prevent public employers or their agents from interfering with, discriminating against employees based on labor organization membership, and refusing to bargain collectively. It outlines the handling of dues or service fees for labor organizations by public school employers and establishes protections for employees participating in proceedings under this act.

Introduced in the House

May 16, 2023

Introduced by Rep. David Martin (R-68) and two co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Matt Bierlein (R-97) and Robert Bezotte (R-50)

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations