Legal Question in Employment Law in California

Unions-Agency shop

Is a ''closed shop'' or agency union legal in California? If not,what is the case or statue of law that states such?


Asked on 4/21/07, 10:35 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Thomas Pavone Pavone & Cohen

Re: Unions-Agency shop

A closed shop, that is a requirement that an individual be a member of the Union PRIOR to being hired is unlawful pursuant to the National Labor Relations Act.

A Union Shop or Agency Shop, which is a requirement that after a certain period of time all employees must pay fees (membership is not required so long as the fees are paid) to the union as a condition of employment is also authorized by the NLRA

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Answered on 4/23/07, 12:29 pm


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