SB 438 – Bars employers from requiring employees to engage in or cease engaging in certain labor practices

• Sponsor: Mayer
• LR Number: 4296S.01I
• Committee: General Laws
• Last Action: 5/18/2012 - S Informal Calendar S Bills for Perfection--SB 438-Mayer
• Effective Date: Upon voter approval

Current Bill Summary

SB 438 - Upon voter approval, employers are barred from requiring employees to become or refrain from becoming a member of a labor organization or pay dues or other charges required of labor organization members as a condition of employment. Employers who do so commit a Class C misdemeanor. Prosecuting attorneys and the Attorney General are charged with investigating complaints.

This act is similar to HB 877 (2005), SB 888 (2010), SB 1 (2011), and SB 109 (2011).

CHRIS HOGERTY