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OR HB2643
OR HB2643Relating to assessments on public employers that have employees who may choose to join labor organizations; declaring an emergency.
summary
Introduced
01/14/2019
01/14/2019
In Committee
01/18/2019
01/18/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/30/2019
06/30/2019
Introduced Session
2019 Legislative Measures
Bill Summary
Provides that membership in public sector labor organization is voluntary. Prohibits public employer from requiring public employee to pay dues to labor organization if employee chooses not to join labor organization. Establishes Employment Relations Protection Account. Imposes assessment, administered by Employment Relations Board, on public employers in amount that equals established percentage of employer's payroll for public employees who are members of labor organization. Directs board to deposit assessments in Employment Relations Protection Account. Directs board to distribute moneys in account, minus amount retained by board for administrative costs, to exclusive representative of employer's employees who are members of labor organization. Makes matters related to assessments subject to collective bargaining. Declares emergency, effective on passage.
AI Summary
This bill:
Provides that membership in public sector labor organizations is voluntary and prohibits public employers from requiring public employees who choose not to join a labor organization to pay dues, initiation fees, or assessments to the labor organization. The bill imposes an assessment on public employers equal to a percentage of the wages paid to public employees who are members of a labor organization, and directs the Employment Relations Board to deposit the assessments into a newly created Employment Relations Protection Account and distribute the funds to the exclusive representatives of the employees. The bill specifies that the payment of the assessment is not an unfair labor practice. The bill declares an emergency and takes effect immediately upon passage.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
In committee upon adjournment. (on 06/30/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2019R1/Measures/Overview/HB2643 |
| Bill | https://olis.leg.state.or.us/liz/2019R1/Downloads/MeasureDocument/HB2643/Introduced |
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