Cord Byrd voted Yea (Passage With Amendment) on this Legislation.
Title: Increases Requirements for Labor Unions
Title: Increases Requirements for Labor Unions
Vote to pass a bill that increases requirements for labor unions.
Requires public employees intending to join a union sign an authorization form that contains the the following right-to-work statement “I acknowledge and understand that Florida is a right-to-work state and that union membership is not required as a condition of employment. I understand that union membership and payment of union dues and assessments are voluntary and that I may not be discriminated against in any manner if I refuse to join or financially support a union.” (Sec. 1).
Requires unions allow public employees to end their membership via written request and prohibits employers from deducting union dues from employees’ wages (Sec. 1).
Amends collective bargaining agent recertification and union registration renew requirements (Sec. 1).
Exempts unions that represent law enforcement, correctional officers, and firefighters from the aforementioned requirements (Sec. 1).
Title: Increases Requirements for Labor Unions