AN ACT CONCERNING A PUBLIC EMPLOYEE'S RIGHT TO BE A MEMBER OF A UNION.

HB 5185 requires state and municipal union contracts and related employee notices to include a clear, visible statement informing public employees they can choose not to join a union. This affects all public employees covered by collective bargaining agreements in Connecticut. The bill mandates this disclosure be included in all relevant union contracts and notices, ensuring employees are explicitly aware of their existing right to opt out of union membership. It does not change union membership requirements but ensures transparency about the opt-out option.