Sec. 25a.
(1) Except as provided in subsection (2), a member of the commission or a labor mediator, or other agent of the commission dealing with the mediation process shall not disclose confidential information received by him for the purpose of resolving a dispute in the course of his official duties under this act.
(2) Subsection (1) shall not apply to confidential information received by a member of the commission or a labor mediator, or other agent of the commission dealing with the mediation process from an informant who is a victim of or involved in a crime, other than criminal contempt in a proceeding arising out of a violation of this act, at a legislative, administrative, or judicial proceeding in which the commission of that crime is the subject of inquiry.
(3) As used in this section, "confidential information" means a statement, report, memorandum, document, or other communication or instrument which is not intended to be disclosed to third persons other than those to whom disclosure is necessary to enable the member of the commission or the labor mediator, or other agent of the commission dealing with the mediation process to perform his duties in resolving the dispute.
History: Add. 1976, Act 268, Eff. Mar. 31, 1977
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Section 423.6 - Repealed. 1978, Act 250, Imd.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Section 423.9b, 423.9c - Repealed. 1978, Act 250, Imd.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Section 423.13-423.13g - Repealed. 1978, Act 250, Imd.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.