The bill amends Minnesota Statutes to allow both public and private sector union members to allocate their union dues or membership fees to the local, state, or national organization of their choice. Specifically, it modifies section 179A.06, subdivision 6, to include provisions that require exclusive representatives to inform public employees of their right to allocate dues and mandates that any dues deduction authorization must clearly present this choice. Additionally, it stipulates that public employers must begin deductions within 30 days of receiving a certification from the exclusive representative and allows for deductions to be remitted to the organization of the public employee's choice.

In the private sector, the bill amends section 181.06, subdivision 2, to similarly allow private employees to allocate their union dues or membership fees to an organization of their choice. It requires exclusive representatives to notify union members of this option and ensures that any dues deduction authorization must clearly communicate this choice. Furthermore, in the absence of an exclusive representative, private union members retain the right to request payroll deductions for the organization of their choice. These changes aim to enhance the autonomy of union members regarding their financial contributions to labor organizations.

Statutes affected:
Introduction: 179A.06, 181.06