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HB 453 Original 2019 Regular Session Miguez
Abstract: Provides relative to teacher union representation in collective bargaining arrangements.
Proposed law prohibits school boards from entering into contracts with labor unions that are not
certified.
Proposed law prohibits an individual from presenting himself to a school board or public school
employees as a labor union representative if he does not have proper certification.
Proposed law provides labor union certifications for individuals are valid for 2 years. Such
certification may be renewed at an election held pursuant to proposed law and rules promulgated by
the La. Workforce Commission for such purposes. Such rules shall include provisions for ensuring
such election is fair, reliable, and confidential and may include authorization to impose fees on a
labor organization to cover election costs.
(Adds R.S. 17:81.1)