Bill > HB1906

This bill modifies provisions governing the authorization of the deduction of moneys from the paychecks of public employees for the benefit of public labor organizations. The key changes include: 1. Requiring informed written or electronic authorization from public employees within the previous 12 months for any deduction of dues, agency fees, or other fees to a labor organization, with the department requiring clear and compelling evidence that the authorization was freely given. 2. Establishing a specific form for employees to provide such authorization, which includes details on the employee's right to refrain from union membership and dues payment. 3. Requiring similar informed written or electronic authorization within the previous 12 months for a labor organization to use any portion of dues or fees for political contributions or expenditures, with a specific form for this purpose. 4. Prohibiting increases in dues or fees in lieu of political contributions or expenditures for employees who do not provide the required authorization. 5. Allowing public employees to revoke any authorization at any time, with the revocation taking effect in the next pay period. 6. Requiring labor organizations to maintain detailed financial records and make them available to the public employees they represent.

Labor and Employment

https://www.house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1906&year=2020&code=R