Bill > S1368

This bill amends Section 10 of Chapter 150E of the Massachusetts General Laws by adding a new provision that prohibits employers from refusing to provide payroll deduction for membership dues that have been authorized by employees who are represented by an Exclusive Representative (a labor union or collective bargaining agent). This means that if employees in a unionized workplace want their union dues to be automatically deducted from their paycheck, their employer cannot refuse to process these deductions. The bill appears designed to protect workers' rights to financially support their chosen labor representative by ensuring a straightforward mechanism for dues collection, which helps maintain the financial stability of labor unions and their ability to represent workers' interests.

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/S1368