HR 289 Michigan House · 2023-2024 Regular Session

A resolution to declare June 27, 2024, as Public Employee Freedom Day in the state of Michigan.

This resolution designates June 27, 2024, as Public Employee Freedom Day in Michigan to honor the sixth anniversary of the Supreme Court's Janus v. AFSCME decision. The bill directly affects public sector employees by recognizing their constitutional rights regarding union membership and dues established in that 2018 ruling. It serves as a commemorative gesture rather than enacting new laws, aiming to highlight principles of free speech and individual choice in workplace representation.
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Introduced Jun 26, 2024 Last action Jun 26, 2024
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Jun 26, 2024
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Jun 26, 2024
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introduced by Representative Douglas Wozniak
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