SF 537 Minnesota Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Notification to student employees regarding membership in a collective bargaining unit requirement

This bill requires public employers in Minnesota to provide new student employees with written notice on or before their first day of work that joining a union is not required for employment. It directly affects student employees working for public institutions (like state universities or school districts), specifically clarifying that union membership cannot be a condition of their job. The key provision amends Minnesota law to mandate this notification, ensuring students understand their right to choose union membership. The bill does not change existing union representation rules but focuses on informing student workers of their rights upfront.
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Introduction
Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 23, 2025 Last action Jan 23, 2025
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Jan 23, 2025
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Referred to Labor
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Jan 23, 2025
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1 primary · 3 co-sponsors

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