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.