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Senate committee approves limiting payroll deduction for professional dues after heated testimonies

Senate Education Committee · March 29, 2023
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Summary

SB 473, which would limit automatic payroll deduction for professional and labor organization dues, passed the Senate Education Committee after competing testimony: proponents argued it prevents workplace pressure, while education organizations opposed losing a convenient membership option.

Senate bill 473, brought by Senator Bryant, would restrict automatic payroll deduction for dues to professional or labor organizations and require employees to make membership payments directly rather than through school payroll in many cases.

Senator Bryant said the bill is intended to remove potential workplace pressure and allow educators to make an active decision…

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