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This bill creates a county-level option to implement "right-to-work" laws, which would prohibit employers from requiring employees to join or pay dues to a labor organization (union) as a condition of employment. Under this legislation, counties can voluntarily adopt the law through a voter referendum process. If approved, the law would make it illegal for employers to compel workers to: become or refrain from becoming a labor organization member, pay union dues or fees, or make equivalent payments to a third-party charity. The bill mandates that any agreements violating these provisions are null and void, and individuals or organizations found in violation could face a class C misdemeanor charge. Counties can adopt the law through a majority voter approval, and they can also subsequently repeal it through a similar voter referendum process. The law includes provisions for injunctive relief and damages for injured parties, and it does not apply to certain employment sectors like federal employees or those covered by the Railway Labor Act. Importantly, the bill allows each county to decide independently whether to implement these right-to-work provisions, creating a local option rather than a statewide mandate.

Labor and Employment

https://www.senate.mo.gov/25info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=231