Bill would ban union leave time in public contracts
Source: Lansing State Journal
Justin A. Hinkley
LANSING – Public employees, including those in state government, could not be paid for performing union duties under a bill in the state Senate.
Senate Bill 280 received a hearing in that chamber’s Education Committee this morning, with supporters saying it protects taxpayer dollars by keeping them out of unions’ pockets and opponents saying it robs employees of an important tool for maintaining safe and efficient working conditions. The committee, with four Republicans and one Democrat, is expected to vote on the bill at a later meeting.
The legislation, sponsored by state Sen. Marty Knollenberg, R-Troy, would prohibit public employers such as the state, cities and schools from negotiating union leave time into bargaining agreements or renewing contracts that already have such provisions. Leave time allows employees to take time off work to handle union duties such as grievances or contract issues without giving up their pay.
The bill would take effect 90 days after being signed by the governor. Most state employees’ contracts expire at the end of the year.
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The Capitol is seen in this September 2014 LSJ file photo.
(Photo: Rod Sanford)
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