Gov. Code, § 3550 · Chapter 11. Prohibition on Public Employers Deterring or Discouraging Union Membership
Gov. Code, § 3550
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
A public employer shall not deter or discourage public employees or applicants to be public employees from becoming or remaining members of an employee organization, or from authorizing representation by an employee organization, or from authorizing dues or fee deductions to an employee organization. This is declaratory of existing law.
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History
Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 53, Sec. 11. (SB 866) Effective June 27, 2018.
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