An Act relative to collective bargaining dues

This bill amends Massachusetts law to allow employees represented by a union to opt out of having their membership dues automatically deducted from their paychecks. By adding a new provision to the existing statute, the legislation gives workers the right to refuse payroll deductions for union dues while still being part of a collective bargaining unit. The change directly affects public sector employees who currently participate in union membership through automatic payroll deductions. If passed, the bill would require unions to collect dues through other methods rather than mandatory payroll withholding for those who choose to opt out.