by
<a href="mailto:loganb@awcnet.org">Logan Bahr</a>, <a href="mailto:brandona@awcnet.org">Brandon Anderson</a> | Feb 03, 2019
Relating to union dues collection and union security, <strong><a target="_blank" href="https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1575&Initiative=false&Year=2019">HB 1575</a></strong> and its companion <strong><a target="_blank" href="https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=5623&Chamber=Senate&Year=2019">SB 5623</a></strong>, will be heard in the House and Senate labor committees.
Relating to union dues collection and union security, HB 1575 and its companion SB 5623, will be heard in the House and Senate labor committees.
If passed, the bills would:
- Allow electronic and voice recorded dues authorization;
- Eliminate statutory language related to union security provisions;
- Amend union and employer responsibilities regarding dues deductions; and
- Limit the liability of employers and unions for claims or actions for requiring, deducting, receiving, or retaining agency fair share fees before June 27, 2018.
A live feed or archived video of both public hearings we be available for viewing on the TVW website.
Dates to remember
HB 1575 will be heard in the House Labor & Commerce Committee on Monday, February 4 at 1:30 pm.
SB 5623 will be heard in the Senate Labor & Commerce Committee on Tuesday, February 5 at 8 am.