Bill > HB05185

This bill aims to amend existing state statutes (specifically chapters 68 and 113) to mandate that all state and municipal collective bargaining agreements (which are legally binding contracts negotiated between government employers and labor unions representing employees) and related employee notices must include a clear and prominently displayed statement informing employees about their right to choose not to be a member of an employee organization (union). The purpose of this legislation is to enhance transparency by ensuring that workers are explicitly aware of their option to opt out of union membership, even in workplaces where unions represent employees. By requiring such a disclosure, the bill seeks to reinforce employees' freedom of association and provide them with explicit information about their right to decide whether they want to participate in a union, without facing potential pressure or confusion about their membership status.

Labor and Employment

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