HB 2016-S - DIGEST

(DIGEST OF PROPOSED 1ST SUBSTITUTE)

Finds that it is the policy of this state not to interfere with an employee's choice about whether to join or be represented by an employee organization. For this reason, the state should not subsidize efforts by an employer to encourage or discourage unionization.

Declares an intent to prohibit an employer from using state funds and facilities for the purpose of influencing employees to support or oppose unionization and to prohibit an employer from seeking to influence employees to support or oppose unionization while these employees are performing work on a state contract.

Establishes penalties for violations of the act.