Bill Text: MO HB95 | 2013 | Regular Session | Introduced | LegiScan right to work Missouri

Bill Text: MO HB95 | 2013 | Regular Session | Introduced | LegiScan:

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  Section A. Chapter 290, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 290.590, to read as follows:

            290.590. 1. As used in this section, the term "labor organization" means any organization of any kind or agency or employee representation committee or union which exists for the purpose in whole or in part of dealing with employers concerning wages, rates of pay, hours of work, other conditions of employment, or other forms of compensation.

            2. No person shall be required as a condition or continuation of employment to:

            (1) Become or refrain from becoming a member of a labor organization;

            (2) Pay any dues, fees, assessments, or other similar charges however denominated of any kind or amount to a labor organization; or

            (3) In lieu of the payments listed under subdivision (2) of this subsection, pay to any charity or other third party any amount equivalent to, or on a pro rata basis, any dues, fees, assessments, or other charges required of members of a labor organization.

            3. Any agreement, understanding, or practice, written or oral, implied or expressed, between any labor organization and employer that violates therights of employees as guaranteed under this section is declared to be unlawful, null and void, and of no legal effect.

            4. Any person who directly or indirectly violates any provision of this section shall be guilty of a class C misdemeanor.