HB 18-1030

House Bill 18-1030, which has been signed into law in Colorado, stops employers from forcing employees to join a labor union or pay union dues as a condition of employment. It also prevents employers from requiring workers to give money to charities instead of unions. The law makes it illegal for employers to have agreements that violate these rules and considers all-union workplaces unfair practices. This affects both employers and employees, ensuring that joining a union is voluntary rather than mandatory.

Official Summary

The bill prohibits an employer from requiring any person, as a condition of employment, to become or remain a member of a labor organization or to pay dues, fees, or other assessments to a labor organization or to a charity organization or other third party in lieu of the labor organization. Any agreement that violates these prohibitions or the rights of an employee is void. The bill creates civil and criminal penalties for violations and authorizes the attorney general and the district attorney in each judicial district to investigate alleged violations and take action against a person believed to be in violation. The bill states that all-union agreements are unfair labor practices. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.) Read More