LANSING, Mich. (AP) -- Employees would have to annually renew their written consent allowing union dues to be deducted from their paychecks under legislation approved by a Republican-led Michigan House committee.
The proposal approved Tuesday by a 4-2 party line vote in the House Oversight, Reform and Ethics Committee is opposed by Democrats and unions who consider the legislation unnecessary and an attack on labor organizations.
Supporters of the bill say it wouldn't allow employees to avoid paying a "fair share" contribution or fee related to operating a union. But it would give workers more control whether money is collected for political activities or other functions.
Other bills approved by the committee would impose or increase penalties for participating in illegal strikes.
The measures advance to the House floor.
From the Associated Press