Labor: collective bargaining; the state school aid act of 1979; update reference to 1947 PA 336. Amends sec. 164h of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1764h). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4354'23
Impact
If enacted, the bill will impose significant restrictions on the collective bargaining process for educational institutions in Michigan. A major consequence of the bill includes financial penalties, stipulating that any school district entering an agreement in violation of these provisions will forfeit 5% of their funds under the school aid act. This could lead to substantial financial repercussions for districts, and potentially affect the funding available for educational programs and resources.
Summary
House Bill 4355 seeks to amend the State School Aid Act of 1979, specifically updating Section 164h which governs collective bargaining agreements entered into by school districts or intermediate districts within Michigan. The key provisions of this bill prohibit these districts from establishing agreements that contain racial or religious preferences for employees, automatically deduct union dues from an individual's compensation, or create conflicts with existing state or federal transparency laws. Furthermore, any method of compensation that does not comply with the relevant sections of the revised school code is also barred under this bill.
Contention
The bill's proposals have generated a range of opinions within the legislative assembly. Proponents argue that it enhances transparency and accountability within educational employment practices, ensuring that collective bargaining agreements do not foster discrimination or unfair practices. However, critics raise concerns about the potential adverse effects on employee rights, particularly regarding union representation and the ability to negotiate fair wages and working conditions. Many in the education sector view these restrictions as hostile to collaborative governance and essential representation in educational policy-making.
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Labor: public service employment; performance evaluation standards, merit pay standards, and decisions on layoff, recall, hiring, position eliminations, classroom observation, teacher placement, evaluation, discipline, and discharge; remove from prohibited subjects of bargaining for public school employers. Amends sec. 15 of 1947 PA 336 (MCL 423.215).
Labor: collective bargaining; collective bargaining agreements that require the automatic deduction of union dues; remove prohibition against a district or intermediate district from entering into. Amends sec. 164h of 1979 PA 94 (MCL 388.1764h). TIE BAR WITH: HB 4356'23
Labor: collective bargaining; minimum staffing levels within a bargaining unit; make a mandatory subject of bargaining. Amends secs. 11 & 15 of 1947 PA 336 (MCL 423.211 & 423.215).
Labor: collective bargaining; minimum staffing levels within a bargaining unit; make a mandatory subject of bargaining. Amends secs. 11 & 15 of 1947 PA 336 (MCL 423.211 & 423.215).
Labor: collective bargaining; prohibited subjects of bargaining; remove a public school employer's decision to contract with a third party for noninstructional support services from. Amends sec. 15 of 1947 PA 336 (MCL 423.215).
Labor: collective bargaining; calendar and schedule for school year; make prohibited subjects of bargaining. Amends sec. 15 of 1947 PA 336 (MCL 423.215). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0379'25
Labor: collective bargaining; minimum staffing levels within a bargaining unit; make a mandatory subject of bargaining for certain public employees. Amends secs. 11 & 15 of 1947 PA 336 (MCL 423.211 & 423.215).
Labor: collective bargaining; requirement for agency fee for nonunion members; allow in bargaining agreements and as condition of employment in public sector. Amends secs. 9, 10 & 15 of 1947 PA 336 (MCL 423.209 et seq.).
Labor: collective bargaining; requirement for agency fee for nonunion members; allow in bargaining agreements and as condition of employment in public sector. Amends secs. 9, 10 & 15 of 1947 PA 336 (MCL 423.209 et seq.).