Bill > SB6296

This bill amends several state laws to clarify the requirements for deducting union dues and fees from public employees' paychecks. The key provisions are: 1. Employers must deduct union dues or fees from employees' paychecks upon written authorization from the employee, after the union is certified as the exclusive bargaining representative. 2. If the collective bargaining agreement includes a union security provision, the employer must deduct the required dues or equivalent fees from all bargaining unit members, regardless of union membership. 3. Employees who object to joining the union based on religious beliefs can instead pay an equivalent amount to a non-religious charity. 4. The bill applies to various public sector employees, including those in higher education, state and local government, and the transportation industry.

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