Bill > HB448

This bill, known as the "Worker Freedom Act", aims to revise laws related to the right to work in Montana. The key provisions of the bill include: 1) establishing a policy that the right to work cannot be subject to restraint or coercion, and that an individual's right to work cannot be infringed on or restricted based on their membership or non-membership in a labor organization; 2) prohibiting employers from requiring employees to join or pay dues to a labor organization as a condition of employment; 3) requiring employers to display a notice informing employees of their rights under the law; 4) imposing criminal and civil penalties for violations of the law; and 5) amending existing state law to align with the new provisions. The bill also includes exceptions for certain types of employers and employees, such as those covered by the Railway Labor Act.

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