TN Labor Council News - Tuesday, January 25, 2011

Listed below are anti-union bills that will go before the legislature during the 107th General Assembly:

HB0130 -By Maggart and SB0113 - By Johnson
Teachers, Principals and School Personnel - As introduced, abolishes teachers' unions ability to negotiate terms and conditions of professional service with local boards of education. Amends TCA Section 5-23-107 and Title 49.

HB0160 - By Casada
Campaigns and Campaign Finance - As introduced, creates Class C misdemeanor for labor organizations to contribute to candidates. Amends TCA Title 2, Chapter 10.

HB0159 - By Casada
Employees, Employers - As introduced, prohibits public employees from having a payroll deduction to a political action committee or for dues for membership organizations that use funds for political activities. Amends TCA Title 3; Title 7 and Title 8.

We will be watching these bills and will keep you updated. This is just the beginning of what we will be up against, they have until February 17th to file bills.

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TN Labor Council News - Tuesday, January 25, 2011