The proposed bill seeks to amend chapter 290 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri by introducing a new section, 290.595, which establishes a limitation on the collection of union dues from new employees. Under this new provision, labor organizations are prohibited from requiring new hires to pay union dues until they have completed 250 hours of work, referred to as the "payment grace period." During this period, new employees are not obligated to pay any union dues, and they must be provided with a written accounting of all dues owed, which they must acknowledge by signing a document on or before their first day of employment. Additionally, the bill clarifies that the hours counted towards the 250-hour requirement include all compensable work hours, such as regular shifts, overtime, and certain types of leave. It also allows for voluntary payments of union dues during the grace period and ensures that the new section does not conflict with existing federal, state, or local laws. The Department of Labor is granted the authority to create necessary rules for the administration of this section, with specific provisions regarding the validity of such rules if challenged.

Statutes affected:
Introduced (5928H.01): 290.595