Repeal of right to work law.
Repeal of right to work law. Repeals the chapter prohibiting a person from requiring: (1) labor organization membership; (2) payment of dues or fees to a labor organization; or (3) payment to a charity or third party of an amount equivalent to dues or fees required by a labor organization; as a condition of employment. Makes corresponding changes.
HB1374 proposes to repeal the "right to work" law, which currently prohibits employers from requiring employees to join a labor union, pay union dues, or make equivalent payments to a charity. This bill aims to reverse these restrictions, allowing employers to set such conditions for employment. The change would affect both employers and employees, particularly those in unionized workplaces, by potentially altering the dynamics of labor negotiations and union membership.
The bill was introduced on January 13, 2025, by Representative Pat Boy and co-sponsored by Representative Sue Errington. It has been referred to the Committee on Employment, Labor and Pensions for further review. As of January 13, 2025, the bill is in its initial stages, having been introduced and referred to the appropriate committee for consideration.
Recent actions include the bill being coauthored by Representative Errington and authored by Representative Boy on January 13, 2025. The bill then underwent its first reading and was referred to the Committee on Employment, Labor and Pensions. No further actions have been taken since its introduction and referral.