Bill > SB1035

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 the proposed legislation, counties can choose to adopt this law through a voter referendum, where residents will vote on whether to allow employers within their county to implement these provisions. If approved, employers would be prohibited from mandating union membership or dues payment, and employees would have the right to work without being compelled to join or financially support a labor organization. The bill includes provisions for enforcement, such as allowing individuals who are injured by violations to seek injunctive relief and damages, and classifying violations as a class C misdemeanor. Counties can adopt the law through a majority voter approval and can also repeal it through similar voter-initiated processes. The law would not apply to certain types of employers, including those covered by the federal Railway Labor Act, federal employers, or in situations where federal law would preempt these provisions. The bill requires county governing bodies to submit the proposal to voters and specifies the exact language to be used on the ballot, ensuring transparency in the decision-making process.

Labor and Employment

https://www.senate.mo.gov/26info/BTS_Web/Bill.aspx?SessionType=R&BillID=81