Bill > HB4458

This bill amends the Michigan public employment labor relations law to add a new provision that prevents public employers from ceasing or subcontracting their operations within one year after their employees elect a bargaining representative. Specifically, the bill introduces a new prohibition (subsection (f)) that restricts public employers from significantly altering their operational structure or outsourcing work immediately after employees successfully form a labor union. This provision is designed to protect workers' rights to collective bargaining by preventing employers from potentially circumventing new union representation through rapid organizational changes. The bill is an amendment to the existing Public Employment Relations Act (1947 PA 336), which governs labor relations for public sector employees in Michigan. By adding this restriction, the legislation aims to provide additional stability and protection for public employees who choose to organize and collectively negotiate with their employers, ensuring that employers cannot quickly undermine newly established bargaining units by drastically changing their operational structure or workforce composition.

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https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-HB-4458