Bill > HB1517

This bill amends Missouri state law to prioritize hiring workers who are union members for state contracts in specific industries, including construction, infrastructure, transportation, energy, utilities, manufacturing, health care, education, public safety, and water and waste management. When evaluating bids for contracts in these sectors, the state will prefer bidders whose employees are union members if their bid is of equal or better quality and at the same or lower price compared to non-union bids. The bill defines a "labor organization" as any group that exists to engage in collective bargaining, address workplace grievances, negotiate employment terms and conditions, or provide mutual aid and protection for workers. By giving preference to unionized workforces, the bill aims to support organized labor and potentially provide additional job protections and benefits for workers in these key industries.

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1517&year=2025&code=R