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House approves yearly reauthorization for payroll union dues; critics say it targets teachers
Summary
The House passed a bill requiring annual reauthorization for automatic payroll deduction of union dues and similar withholdings for many public employees, amid extended debate over impacts on collective bargaining and whether the measure singles out teachers.
The Louisiana House on May 5 approved House Bill 293, which requires a yearly reauthorization process for automatic payroll deduction of labor-organization dues, fees or similar withholdings for many public employees.
Representative Ray Malloran, sponsor of the bill, said the measure would function like an annual reminder akin to open enrollment: "It's an annual reminder. Think about if you if you have a gym membership or something," he said on the House floor as he described the requirement that employees be given a form prescribed by the attorney general and that employers only deduct dues with a valid authorization.
The bill drew sustained debate and more than one hour of questioning from members…
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