Bill > HB134

This bill establishes a "right to work" in Alaska, meaning individuals cannot be forced to join a labor organization (a union or similar group that deals with employers on wages and working conditions) or pay dues or fees to one as a condition of employment. It prohibits employers from requiring employees to resign from or refrain from joining a labor organization, or to pay any money to a labor organization or a third party in its place. The bill also states that agreements between employers and labor organizations that violate these rights are void, and actions taken to force such agreements are illegal. Violators face criminal penalties, and employees harmed by violations can seek legal remedies like injunctions and damages. The law clarifies that it does not apply to federal employers and employees or situations where federal law preempts state law, and it defines "labor organization" broadly. This legislation applies to collective bargaining agreements and related contracts entered into or renewed on or after the bill's effective date.