The bill amends the 1939 Public Act 176, which governs labor disputes and the associated powers and duties of the commission responsible for mediation and arbitration. The amendments include the insertion of new legal language that clarifies definitions related to labor disputes, such as "company union," "dispute," "commission," "person," "employee," "employer," and "labor organization." Notably, the definition of "employee" has been expanded to include individuals whose work has ceased due to a labor dispute or illegal acts under the act, while also specifying exclusions for certain categories of workers.

Additionally, the bill deletes specific language that previously excluded certain individuals from the definition of "employee," such as agricultural laborers and those employed in domestic service. This change aims to broaden the scope of who is considered an employee under the law, thereby enhancing protections for a wider range of workers involved in labor disputes. Overall, the bill seeks to modernize and clarify the legal framework surrounding labor relations in Michigan.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 423.2