Michigan Senate Bill 436 Restores Right-to-Work Provisions

Original title: Labor: collective bargaining; right to work; restore.

Last action · June 24, 2025: REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONSSponsors: Thomas Albert and 8 others

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What This Bill Would Do

Senate Bill 436 amends the state labor mediation act to prohibit employers and labor organizations from requiring employees to join a union or pay dues as a condition of employment, establishing civil fines for violations and granting the court of appeals exclusive jurisdiction over validity challenges.

Why it matters

Changes employment conditions across Michigan by prohibiting compulsory union dues or membership requirements, allowing workers to decline union support without losing their jobs while subjecting violators to $500 civil fines and private lawsuits.

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Employees

Employees cannot be required to join a labor organization or pay dues, fees, or assessments as a condition of employment, and may sue for damages if violations occur.

Directly affected

Employers

Employers are prohibited from entering into collective bargaining agreements that require employees to pay dues or service fees as a condition of employment.

Directly affected

Labor organizations

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can an employer require me to pay union dues as a condition of keeping my job under this bill?

No. The bill explicitly prohibits requiring an individual to pay dues, fees, or assessments to a labor organization as a condition of obtaining or continuing employment.

What happens if an employer or labor organization violates these new rules?

Violators are subject to a civil fine of not more than $500.00, and individuals who suffer injury can bring a civil action for damages and injunctive relief, including court costs and reasonable attorney fees.

Which court handles lawsuits challenging the validity of these rules?

The court of appeals has exclusive original jurisdiction over any action challenging the validity of the provisions and must hear the action in an expedited manner.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

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Jun 24, 2025SenateCommittee
REFERRED TO COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
Jun 24, 2025SenateIntroduced
INTRODUCED BY SENATOR THOMAS ALBERT

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