2023 House Bill 4588

Labor: organizations; labor organization's use of dues or fees for a political purpose; prohibit unless authorized by the employee.

A bill to amend 1939 PA 176, entitled “An act to create a commission relative to labor disputes, and to prescribe its powers and duties; to provide for the mediation and arbitration of labor disputes, and the holding of elections thereon; to regulate the conduct of parties to labor disputes and to require the parties to follow certain procedures; to regulate and limit the right to strike and picket; to protect the rights and privileges of employees, including the right to organize and engage in lawful concerted activities; to protect the rights and privileges of employers; to make certain acts unlawful; to make appropriations; and to prescribe means of enforcement and penalties for violations of this act,” (MCL 423.1 to 423.30) by adding section 8a.

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Requires labor organizations to obtain explicit written authorization from an employee before using their dues or fees for political activities.

Introduced in the House

May 16, 2023

Introduced by Reps. Joseph Aragona (R-60) and Matt Bierlein (R-97)

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations