SB 17-055

Senate Bill 17-055, which has been signed into law, stops employers from forcing workers to join a union or pay union fees as a condition of employment. It also bans agreements that require employees to contribute money to charities instead of unions. The law imposes penalties on those who violate these rules and allows the attorney general and district attorneys to take legal action against violators. This affects all employees in Colorado, ensuring they have more freedom when it comes to union membership without fear of losing their job or facing other negative consequences.

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 the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)

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