Sec. 17.
(1) An employee or other person shall not by force, intimidation, or unlawful threats compel or attempt to compel any person to do any of the following:
(a) Become or remain a member of a labor organization or otherwise affiliate with or financially support a labor organization.
(b) Refrain from engaging in employment or refrain from joining a labor organization or otherwise affiliating with or financially supporting a labor organization.
(c) Pay to any charitable organization or third party an amount that is in lieu of, equivalent to, or any portion of dues, fees, assessments, or other charges or expenses required of members of or employees represented by a labor organization.
(2) A person who violates this section is liable for a civil fine of not more than $500.00. A civil fine recovered under this section shall be submitted to the state treasurer for deposit in the general fund of this state.
History: 1939, Act 176, Imd. Eff. June 8, 1939 ;-- CL 1948, 423.17 ;-- Am. 1949, Act 230, Imd. Eff. May 31, 1949 ;-- Am. 2012, Act 348, Eff. Mar. 28, 2013 Compiler's Notes: Enacting section 1 of Act 348 of 2012 provides:"Enacting section 1. If any part or parts of this act are found to be in conflict with the state constitution of 1963, the United States constitution, or federal law, this act shall be implemented to the maximum extent that the state constitution of 1963, the United States constitution, and federal law permit. Any provision held invalid or inoperative shall be severable from the remaining portions of this act."
Structure Michigan Compiled Laws
Chapter 423 - Labor Disputes and Employment Relations
Act 176 of 1939 - Employment Relations Commission (423.1 - 423.30)
Section 423.1 - Declaration of Public Policy.
Section 423.6 - Repealed. 1978, Act 250, Imd. Eff. June 20, 1978.
Section 423.7 - Employment Relations Commission; Principal Office; Office Space; Rules.
Section 423.8 - Employees; Rights.
Section 423.9b, 423.9c - Repealed. 1978, Act 250, Imd. Eff. June 20, 1978.
Section 423.9e - Bargaining Unit.
Section 423.9f - Mass Picketing; Threats or Force, Picketing Private Residence, Misdemeanor.
Section 423.9g - Copy or Statement of Most Recent Offer Submitted by Employer to Bargaining Unit.
Section 423.10 - Steps by Commission to Effect Settlement.
Section 423.12 - Disqualification of Commissioner.
Section 423.13-423.13g - Repealed. 1978, Act 250, Imd. Eff. June 20, 1978.
Section 423.15 - Unlawful Possession of Property; Penalty.
Section 423.16 - Company Unions; Interference With Unions and Discrimination Prohibited.
Section 423.17 - Prohibited Conduct; Violation; Civil Fine.
Section 423.17a - Unlawful Picketing to Force Recognition or Bargain With Labor Organization.
Section 423.19 - Liberal Construction of Act; Police Powers.
Section 423.20 - Expenses Paid From Legislated Appropriations.
Section 423.22 - Unlawful Acts; Legal or Equitable Remedy.
Section 423.22a - Repealed. 1949, Act 230, Imd. Eff. May 31, 1949.
Section 423.24 - Conspiracy; Penalty.
Section 423.25 - Written Findings as to Matters in Disagreement; Availability of Writings to Public.
Section 423.25a - Confidential Information.
Section 423.27 - Petition as to Representation; Investigation; Hearing; Election.
Section 423.28 - Determination of Appropriate Unit for Collective Bargaining.
Section 423.30 - Duty to Bargain; Collective Bargaining, Definition.