Montana Senate Votes to Reject “Right to Work” Bill
The Montana Senate recently voted twice to strike down a bill that targeted organized labor, specifically aiming at so-called “Right to Work” laws. This legislation, sponsored by Sen. Mark Noland, sought to block agreements where unions collect dues from nonmember employees. Despite Noland framing the bill as promoting employee freedom of choice, over 100 union members testified against it, describing it as an attempt to defund unions.
After being initially tabled by a Senate committee, Noland motioned for the bill to be reconsidered by the full Senate. However, Sen. Cora Neumann expressed frustration with the recurring nature of “right to work” bills, stating that the people of Montana have consistently shown their opposition to such laws. Ultimately, the motion was struck down by a majority of senators, with 18 Democrats and 14 Republicans voting against it.
This decision marks a significant win for organized labor in Montana, as the state continues to push back against attempts to implement “Right to Work” laws.
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