The bill amends the existing labor dispute law in Michigan, specifically 1939 PA 176, by introducing new provisions and modifying existing ones. A significant addition is Section 18, which prohibits employers from relocating, ceasing, or subcontracting their operations or parts of their operations for at least one year after their employees have elected a bargaining representative. This aims to protect employees' rights and job security during the initial period of union representation.

Additionally, the bill revises Section 23, clarifying the review process for rulings or orders from the commission, which are now only reviewable by the Supreme Court. It also updates the language regarding unfair labor practices, ensuring that complaints related to specific sections, including the newly added Section 18, are treated as unfair labor practices. The bill emphasizes the importance of timely filing complaints and responses, and it streamlines the procedures for hearings and the issuance of orders by the commission, ensuring that the labor relations and mediation functions are administered separately.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 423.23