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Michigan Statutes, Title 423

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Title 423, LABOR DISPUTES AND EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS

9 chapters · 111 sections in this title.

All chapters in Title 423111 Ch 176-of-1939, EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS COMMISSION34 Ch 336-of-1947, PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS20 Ch 17-of-1980, COMPULSORY ARBITRATION OF LABOR DISP…17 Ch 312-of-1969, COMPULSORY ARBITRATION OF LABOR DISP…17 Ch 397-of-1978, BULLARD-PLAWECKI EMPLOYEE RIGHT TO K…12 Ch 150-of-1962, SOLICITATION OF STRIKEBREAKERS5 Ch 278-of-1980, STATE CONTRACTS WITH CERTAIN EMPLOYE…4 Ch 90-of-1996, DISCLOSURE OF EMPLOYEE JOB PERFORMANCE2

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Mich. Comp. Laws § 423.1 Declaration of public policy.
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Sec. 1. It is hereby declared as the public policy of this state that the best interests of the people of the state are served by preventing or promptly settling labor disputes; that strikes and lockouts and other forms of industrial strife, regardless of where the merits of the …
Mich. Comp. Laws § 423.10 Steps by commission to effect settlement.
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Sec. 10. (1) After the commission receives the above notice, or upon its own motion, in an existing, imminent or threatened labor dispute, the commission may end, upon the direction of the governor, the commission shall take such steps as it may deem expedient to effect a volunta…
Mich. Comp. Laws § 423.11 Hearings; witnesses; oaths; evidence; subpoena; order requiring appearance; contempt; service of process or papers; proof of service.
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Sec. 11. (1) Subject to Act No. 267 of the Public Acts of 1976, the commission and each commissioner and each person designated by the commission may hold public or private hearings within the state, subpoena witnesses and compel their attendance, administer oaths, take testimony…
Mich. Comp. Laws § 423.12 Disqualification of commissioner.
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Sec. 12. A commissioner having any financial interest in or having membership in or affiliation with any labor organization in a trade, business, or occupation in which a labor dispute exists or is threatened and of which the commission has taken cognizance, shall not be qualifie…

Mich. Comp. Laws § 423.14 Collective bargaining agreement between employer and labor organization; sharing of financial support of labor organization; payment of dues; condition of employment; appropriation.

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Sec. 14. (1) An employer and a labor organization may enter into a collective bargaining agreement that requires all employees in the bargaining unit to share fairly in the financial support of the labor organization. This act does not, and a law or policy of a local government m…

Mich. Comp. Laws § 423.15 Unlawful possession of property; penalty.

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Sec. 15. It shall be unlawful for any person to enter or take part in entering upon, or take possession or control of, any property, or to withhold possession of property, against the will of the owner thereof, or other person in the rightful possession or use thereof, or to inte…

Mich. Comp. Laws § 423.16 Company unions; interference with unions and discrimination prohibited.

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Sec. 16. It shall be unlawful for an employer or any officer or agent of an employer (1) to interfere with, restrain or coerce employees in the exercise of their rights guaranteed in section 8; (2) to initiate, create, dominate, contribute to, or interfere with the formation or a…

Mich. Comp. Laws § 423.17 Prohibited conduct; violation; civil fine.

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Sec. 17. A person shall not by force, intimidation, or unlawful threats compel or attempt to compel any person to do any of the following: (a) Become or remain a member of a labor organization or otherwise affiliate with or financially support a labor organization. (b) Refrain fr…

Mich. Comp. Laws § 423.17a Unlawful picketing to force recognition or bargain with labor organization.

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Sec. 17a. It shall be unlawful for a labor organization or its agents to picket or cause to be picketed, or threaten to picket or cause to be picketed, any employer where the primary object thereof is forcing or requiring an employer to recognize or bargain with a labor organizat…

Mich. Comp. Laws § 423.19 Liberal construction of act; police powers.

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Sec. 19. This act shall be deemed an exercise of the police power of the state of Michigan for the protection of the public welfare, safety, prosperity, health and peace of the people; and all the provisions of this act shall be liberally construed for the accomplishment of said …

Mich. Comp. Laws § 423.2 Definitions.

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Sec. 2. As used in this act: (a) "Company union" includes any employee association, committee, agency, or representation plan, formed or existing for the purpose, in whole or in part, of dealing with employers concerning grievances or terms and conditions of employment, which in …

Mich. Comp. Laws § 423.20 Expenses paid from legislated appropriations.

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Sec. 20. The expense of carrying out the provisions of this act shall be paid from appropriations made therefor by the legislature.

Mich. Comp. Laws § 423.22 Unlawful acts; legal or equitable remedy.

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Sec. 22. (1) It shall be unlawful for an employer to engage in a lockout or for a labor organization to engage in or instigate a strike without first having served notice as required in section 9. (2) It shall be unlawful for any individual to instigate a lockout or strike that i…

Mich. Comp. Laws § 423.23 Review of rulings or orders by supreme court; exceptions; violations of certain provisions as unfair labor practices; remedies; procedures.

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Sec. 23. (1) Rulings or orders promulgated by the commission shall be reviewable only by the supreme court and on petition for writ of certiorari or such other process as may be appropriate, except as provided in this section. (2) Violations of the provisions of sections 16, 17a,…

Mich. Comp. Laws § 423.24 Conspiracy; penalty.

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Sec. 24. Any person who shall conspire with 1 or more other persons to violate any of the provisions of this act, violation of which is made a penal offense hereunder, shall upon conviction thereof, be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and punished by a fine of not to exceed $1,000…

Mich. Comp. Laws § 423.25 Written findings as to matters in disagreement; availability of writings to public.

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Sec. 25. (1) When in the course of mediation under section 7 of Act No. 336 of the Public Acts of 1947, as amended, being section 423.207 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, it shall become apparent to the commission that matters in disagreement between the parties might be more readi…

Mich. Comp. Laws § 423.25a Confidential information.

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Sec. 25a. (1) Except as provided in subsection (2), a member of the commission or a labor mediator, or other agent of the commission dealing with the mediation process shall not disclose confidential information received by him for the purpose of resolving a dispute in the course…

Mich. Comp. Laws § 423.26 Collective bargaining representatives; duties; grievances by individual employee; adjustment.

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Sec. 26. Representatives designated or selected for the purposes of collective bargaining by the majority of the employees in a unit appropriate for such purposes, shall be the exclusive representatives of all the employees in such unit for the purposes of collective bargaining i…

Mich. Comp. Laws § 423.27 Petition as to representation; investigation; hearing; election.

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Sec. 27. When a petition is filed, in accordance with rules prescribed by the commission: (a) By an employee or group of employees, or an individual or labor organization acting in their behalf, alleging that 30% or more of the employees within a unit claimed to be appropriate fo…

Mich. Comp. Laws § 423.28 Determination of appropriate unit for collective bargaining.

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Sec. 28. The commission shall decide in each case, in order to insure employees the full benefit of their right to self-organization, to collective bargaining and otherwise to effectuate the policies of this act, the unit appropriate for the purposes of collective bargaining as p…

Mich. Comp. Laws § 423.29 Directing election in bargaining unit; eligibility to vote; rules; rerun and runoff elections; election on petition of persons not parties to collective bargaining agreement.

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Sec. 29. An election shall not be directed in any bargaining unit or any subdivision within which, in the preceding 12-month period, a valid election was held. The commission shall determine who is eligible to vote in the election and shall promulgate rules governing the election…

Mich. Comp. Laws § 423.3 Employment relations commission; creation; appointment, qualifications, and terms of commissioners.

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Sec. 3. The employment relations commission is created within the department of labor. The commission consists of 3 commissioners appointed by the governor, with the advice and consent of the senate. A commissioner shall be a citizen of the United States and a resident of the sta…

Mich. Comp. Laws § 423.30 Duty to bargain; collective bargaining, definition.

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Sec. 30. An employer shall bargain collectively with the representatives of its employees as defined in section 26 and is authorized to make and enter into collective bargaining agreements with such representatives. For the purposes of this section, to bargain collectively is the…

Mich. Comp. Laws § 423.4 Employment relations commission; oath of commissioners; vacancies; chairman; removal; quorum; seal.

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Sec. 4. Commissioners shall qualify by taking and subscribing to the constitutional oath of office, and shall hold office until the appointment and qualification of their successors. Vacancies shall be filled in the same manner as is provided for appointment in the first instance…

Mich. Comp. Laws § 423.5 Employment relations commission; compensation and expenses of commissioners and employees.

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Sec. 5. A commissioner shall receive such compensation as is appropriated by the legislature. Commissioners and employees of the commission shall be entitled to actual and necessary traveling and other expenses incurred in the performance of duties under this act. The compensatio…

Mich. Comp. Laws § 423.7 Employment relations commission; principal office; office space; rules.

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Sec. 7. The principal office of the commission shall be in the city of Lansing. The department of management and budget shall provide suitable office space for the use of the commission. The commission shall promulgate rules as may be necessary to carry out this act. The rules sh…

Mich. Comp. Laws § 423.7a Employment relations commission; conducting business at public meeting; notice of meeting; availability of certain writings to public.

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Sec. 7a. (1) The business which the commission may perform shall be conducted at a public meeting of the commission held in compliance with Act No. 267 of the Public Acts of 1976, being sections 15.261 to 15.275 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. Public notice of the time, date, and …

Mich. Comp. Laws § 423.8 Employees; rights.

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Sec. 8. Employees may do any of the following: (a) Organize together or form, join, or assist in labor organization; engage in lawful concerted activities for the purpose of collective negotiation or bargaining or other mutual aid and protection; or negotiate or bargain collectiv…

Mich. Comp. Laws § 423.9 Prerequisites for strike or lockout; notice of dispute and statement of issues; mediation.

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Sec. 9. A strike or lockout shall not take place or be put into effect until and unless each of the steps are taken and the requirements complied with as follows: (a) If the parties thereto are unable to settle any labor dispute, the employees or their representatives, in the cas…

Mich. Comp. Laws § 423.9a Election in case of impending strike; conduct and supervision; time; persons entitled to vote; secret ballot; place; rules; absentee voting; hearing on eligibility to vote; determination.

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Sec. 9a. If it becomes apparent to the commission that there is no reasonable probability of settlement of a labor dispute by mediation and that further efforts to that end would be without avail, there shall be held in the case of an impending strike, an election upon such issue…

Mich. Comp. Laws § 423.9d Voluntary arbitration; existing collective agreement as binding on parties; agreement to arbitrate; designation of arbitrator; expense of arbitration; enforcement of agreement; hearings; notice; procedure; transcript; findings; opinion and award; enforcement of award.

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Sec. 9d. (1) Any labor dispute, other than a representation question, may lawfully be submitted to voluntary arbitration in the manner provided in this section. However, arbitration of labor disputes without complying with this section shall be valid as it has heretofore been und…

Mich. Comp. Laws § 423.9e Bargaining unit.

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Sec. 9e. The commission, after consultation with the parties, shall determine such a bargaining unit as will best secure to the employees their right of collective bargaining. The unit shall be either the employees of 1 employer employed in 1 plant or business enterprise within t…

Mich. Comp. Laws § 423.9f Mass picketing; threats or force, picketing private residence, misdemeanor.

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Sec. 9f. It shall be unlawful (1) for any person or persons to hinder or prevent by masspicketing, unlawful threats or force the pursuit of any lawful work or employment, (2) to obstruct or interfere with entrance to or egress from any place of employment, (3) to obstruct or inte…

Mich. Comp. Laws § 423.9g Copy or statement of most recent offer submitted by employer to bargaining unit.

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Sec. 9g. When a vote is held pursuant to this act on the question of calling a strike, the commission, if so requested by the employer or by the collective bargaining unit to be affected by the strike, shall cause to be either printed on the ballot or affixed thereto a copy or st…