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MN SF4129

MN SF4129
Union members who are teachers permission to allocate union dues to the local, state, or national organization of their choice


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Introduced
03/04/2026
In Committee
03/04/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

94th Legislature 2025-2026

Bill Summary

A bill for an act relating to labor; allowing union members who are teachers to allocate union dues to the local, state, or national organization of their choice; requiring that public employees who are teachers be notified of their rights under state and federal law; amending Minnesota Statutes 2024, sections 10A.12, subdivision 5; 179A.06, subdivision 6; 181.06, subdivision 2.

AI Summary

This bill grants teachers who are union members the right to choose where their union dues are allocated, allowing them to direct their payments to the local, state, or national organization of their preference, rather than being restricted to a single designated organization. It also mandates that public employees who are teachers must be informed of their rights under both state and federal law regarding union membership and dues, and that any dues deduction authorization forms must clearly present teachers with this choice, ensuring they are aware of their ability to direct their dues and that federal law prohibits them from being compelled to join a union or pay dues.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Referred to Labor (on 03/04/2026)

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