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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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 23, 2025
Last action Jan 23, 2025
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Committee
1
Jan 23, 2025
Committee
Referred to Labor
upper
Jan 23, 2025
Introduced
Introduction and first reading
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Nathan Wesenberg
RRepublican
Co
Bill Lieske
RRepublican
Co
Gene Dornink
RRepublican
Co
Steve Drazkowski
RRepublican
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