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AL Code § 25-7-16 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 25 - Industrial Relations and Labor.|Chapter 7 - Labor Unions and Labor Relations.|Article 1 - General Provisions.|Section 25-7-16 - Penalty for Violations of Article.

Section 25-7-16Penalty for violations of article. If any labor organization violates any provision of this article, it shall be penalized civilly in a sum not exceeding $1,000.00 for each such violation, to be recovered as a penalty in the circuit court of the county in which the violation occurred, the action being brought in the name of the State of Alabama by the district attorney of the circuit in which the violation occurred, and it shall be the duty of the district attorney of any circuit in which any such violation occurs to institute and prosecute such action. The doing of any act forbidden or declared unlawful by the provisions of this article, except where a penalty is specifically provided in this article, or the commission of any offense declared in this article to be a misdemeanor shall constitute a misdemeanor and shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding $500.00, by imprisonment at hard labor for not more than 12 months, or by both. (Acts 1943, No. 298, p. 252, §18.)
AL Code § 25-7-30 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 25 - Industrial Relations and Labor.|Chapter 7 - Labor Unions and Labor Relations.|Article 2 - Right to Work.|Section 25-7-30 - Declaration of Policy.

Section 25-7-30Declaration of policy. It is hereby declared to be the public policy of Alabama that the right of persons to work shall not be denied or abridged on account of membership or nonmembership in any labor union or labor organization. (Acts 1953, No. 430, p. 535, §1.)
AL Code § 25-7-31 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 25 - Industrial Relations and Labor.|Chapter 7 - Labor Unions and Labor Relations.|Article 2 - Right to Work.|Section 25-7-31 - Agreement or Combination to Deny Right to Work on Account of Membership or Nonmembership in Labor Union, etc., Prohibited.

Section 25-7-31Agreement or combination to deny right to work on account of membership or nonmembership in labor union, etc., prohibited. Any agreement or combination between any employer and any labor union or labor organization whereby persons not members of such union or organization shall be denied the right to work for said employer, or whereby such membership is made a condition of employment or continuation of employment by such employer, or whereby any such union or organization acquires an employment monopoly in any enterprise, is hereby declared to be against public policy and an illegal combination or conspiracy. (Acts 1953, No. 430, p. 535, §2.)
AL Code § 25-7-32 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 25 - Industrial Relations and Labor.|Chapter 7 - Labor Unions and Labor Relations.|Article 2 - Right to Work.|Section 25-7-32 - Employers Not to Require Union Membership as Condition of Employment, Etc.

Section 25-7-32Employers not to require union membership as condition of employment, etc. No person shall be required by an employer to become or remain a member of any labor union or labor organization as a condition of employment or continuation of employment. (Acts 1953, No. 430, p. 535, §3.)
AL Code § 25-7-33 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 25 - Industrial Relations and Labor.|Chapter 7 - Labor Unions and Labor Relations.|Article 2 - Right to Work.|Section 25-7-33 - Employers Not to Require Abstention From Union Membership as Condition of Employment, Etc.

Section 25-7-33Employers not to require abstention from union membership as condition of employment, etc. No person shall be required by an employer to abstain or refrain from membership in any labor union or labor organization as a condition of employment or continuation of employment. (Acts 1953, No. 430, p. 535, §4.)
AL Code § 25-7-34 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 25 - Industrial Relations and Labor.|Chapter 7 - Labor Unions and Labor Relations.|Article 2 - Right to Work.|Section 25-7-34 - Employer Not to Require Payment of Union Dues, etc., as Condition of Employment, Etc.

Section 25-7-34Employer not to require payment of union dues, etc., as condition of employment, etc. No employer shall require any person, as a condition of employment or continuation of employment, to pay any dues, fees, or other charges of any kind to any labor union or labor organization. (Acts 1953, No. 430, p. 535, §5.)
AL Code § 25-7-35 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 25 - Industrial Relations and Labor.|Chapter 7 - Labor Unions and Labor Relations.|Article 2 - Right to Work.|Section 25-7-35 - Right of Action for Damages for Denial of Employment in Violation of Provisions of Article.

Section 25-7-35Right of action for damages for denial of employment in violation of provisions of article. Any person who may be denied employment or be deprived of continuation of his employment in violation of Sections 25-7-32, 25-7-33, or 25-7-34 or of one or more of such sections, shall be entitled to recover from such employer and from any other person, firm, corporation, or association acting in concert with him by appropriate action in the courts of this state such damages as he may have sustained by reason of such denial or deprivation of employment. (Acts 1953, No. 430, p. 535, §6.)
AL Code § 25-7-36 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 25 - Industrial Relations and Labor.|Chapter 7 - Labor Unions and Labor Relations.|Article 2 - Right to Work.|Section 25-7-36 - Applicability of Article.

Section 25-7-36Applicability of article. The provisions of this article shall not apply to any lawful contract in force on August 28, 1953, but they shall apply in all respects to contracts entered into after August 28, 1953, and to any renewal or extension of an existing contract. (Acts 1953, No. 430, p. 535, §7.)
AL Code § 25-7-40 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 25 - Industrial Relations and Labor.|Chapter 7 - Labor Unions and Labor Relations.|Article 2A - Alabama Uniform Minimum Wage and Right to Work Act.|Section 25-7-40 - Short Title.

Section 25-7-40Short title.  This article shall be known and cited as the Alabama Uniform Minimum Wage and Right-to-Work Act. (Act 2016-18, §1.)
AL Code § 25-7-42 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 25 - Industrial Relations and Labor.|Chapter 7 - Labor Unions and Labor Relations.|Article 2A - Alabama Uniform Minimum Wage and Right to Work Act.|Section 25-7-42 - Limitations on Labor Peace Agreements, etc.; Rights Under Federal Labor Laws; Project Labor Agreements.

Section 25-7-42Limitations on labor peace agreements, etc.; rights under federal labor laws; project labor agreements.  (a) A county, municipality, or any other political subdivision of this state shall not enact or administer any ordinance, rule, policy, or other mandate that creates requirements, regulations, or processes relating to labor peace agreements or similar agreements. Any ordinance, policy, rule, or other mandate of a county, municipality, or any other political subdivision of this state that is inconsistent with this section is void. (b)(1) No law, rule, or ordinance shall impose any contractual, zoning, permitting, licensing, or other condition that requires any employer or employee to waive his or her rights under the National Labor Relations Act, compiled in 29 U.S.C. § 151 et seq. (2) No law, rule, regulation, or ordinance shall require, in whole or in part, any employer or multi-employer association to accept or otherwise agree to any provisions that are mandatory or non-mandatory subjects of collective bargaining under federal labor laws, including, but not limited to, any limitations on an employer or multi-employer association's rights to engage in collective bargaining with a labor organization, to lock out employees, or to operate during a work stoppage; provided, this subsection shall not invalidate or otherwise restrict the state from requiring the use of project labor agreements to the extent permissible under federal labor laws. (3) This subsection shall be interpreted and enforced in a manner that is consistent with the National Labor Relations Act, compiled in 29 U.S.C. § 151 et seq. (4) Any agreement, contract, understanding, or practice, written or oral, implied or expressed, between any employer and any labor organization containing requirements in violation of this subsection is declared to be unlawful, null and void, and of no legal effect.  (5) An employer or employee may seek injunctive relief in the Circuit Court of Montgomery County for violations of the provisions of this section. (c)(1) The state shall retain the exclusive authority to require an employer or multi-employer association to enter into a project labor agreement. (2) This subsection does not prohibit an employer or any other person covered by the National Labor Relations Act, compiled in 29 U.S.C., Section 151, from entering into project labor agreements or engaging in any other activity protected by law. This subsection may not be interpreted to interfere with the labor relations of persons covered by the National Labor Relations Act. (3) Relief that would interfere with the labor relations of persons covered by the National Labor Relations Act may not be granted under the provisions of this subsection. (Act 2016-18, §3.)
AL Code § 25-7-43 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 25 - Industrial Relations and Labor.|Chapter 7 - Labor Unions and Labor Relations.|Article 2A - Alabama Uniform Minimum Wage and Right to Work Act.|Section 25-7-43 - Exceptions.

Section 25-7-43Exceptions.  Notwithstanding any provision of this article to the contrary, nothing in this article shall apply to those state employers or employees in state service as defined in Section 36-26-2, or to public employers and employees of state or local educational institutions or systems, or to any ordinance, rule, policy, or other mandate enacted by a county, municipality, or political subdivision of this state relating specifically to public employees or a class of employees employed by or independent contractors hired by the county, municipality, or any other political subdivision. (Act 2016-18, §4.)
AL Code § 25-7-44 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 25 - Industrial Relations and Labor.|Chapter 7 - Labor Unions and Labor Relations.|Article 2A - Alabama Uniform Minimum Wage and Right to Work Act.|Section 25-7-44 - Severability.

Section 25-7-44Severability.  If a court determines that any portion of this article cannot be applied to a particular county, municipality, or other political subdivision of this state, this article shall remain in full force and effect for every other county, municipality, and other political subdivision of this state. (Act 2016-18, §5.)
AL Code § 25-7-45 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 25 - Industrial Relations and Labor.|Chapter 7 - Labor Unions and Labor Relations.|Article 2A - Alabama Uniform Minimum Wage and Right to Work Act.|Section 25-7-45 - Purpose; Legislative Intent.

Section 25-7-45Purpose; legislative intent.  (a) The purpose of this section is to establish within the Legislature complete control over regulation and policy pertaining to collective bargaining under federal labor laws or the wages, leave, or other employment benefits provided by an employer to an employee, class of employees, or independent contractor in order to ensure that such regulation and policy is applied uniformly throughout the state. (b) Except as otherwise provided in this article or as expressly authorized by a statute of this state, the Legislature hereby occupies and preempts the entire field of regulation in this state touching in any way upon collective bargaining under federal labor laws or the wages, leave, or other employment benefits provided by an employer to an employee, class of employees, or independent contractor to the complete exclusion of any policy, ordinance, rule, or other mandate promulgated or enforced by any county, municipality, or other political subdivision of this state. (c) The authority of a county, municipality, or other political subdivision of this state to regulate collective bargaining under federal labor laws or the wages, leave, or other benefits provided by an employer to an employee, class of employees, or independent contractor shall not be inferred from its proprietary authority, home rule status, or any other inherent or general power. (d) Any existing policies, ordinances, rules, or other mandates promulgated or enforced contrary to the terms of this section are null and void, and any future policy, ordinance, rule, or other mandate shall comply with this section. (Act 2016-18, §6.)
AL Code § 25-7-50 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 25 - Industrial Relations and Labor.|Chapter 7 - Labor Unions and Labor Relations.|Article 3 - Local Boards of Arbitration.|Section 25-7-50 - Composition; Appointment of Members.

Section 25-7-50Composition; appointment of members. A grievance or dispute between an employer and his employees may be submitted to a local board of arbitrators, consisting of three persons, for hearing and settlement. When the employees concerned are members in good standing of a labor organization, one arbitrator may be appointed by such organization and one by the employer. The two so designated shall appoint a third, who shall be chairman of the board. If such employees are not members of a labor organization, a majority thereof at a meeting duly called for that purpose may designate one arbitrator for such board. (Acts 1911, No. 234, p. 320; Code 1923, §7608; Code 1940, T. 26, §338.)
AL Code § 25-7-51 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 25 - Industrial Relations and Labor.|Chapter 7 - Labor Unions and Labor Relations.|Article 3 - Local Boards of Arbitration.|Section 25-7-51 - Oath and Consent of Members; Secretary; Notice of Board Proceedings; Powers of Board as to Witnesses.

Section 25-7-51Oath and consent of members; secretary; notice of board proceedings; powers of board as to witnesses. Before entering upon his duties, each arbitrator so selected shall sign a consent to act and take and subscribe an oath to faithfully and impartially discharge his duties as such arbitrator, which consent and oath shall be filed in the office of the clerk of the circuit court of the county or counties where the controversy arose. When such board is ready for the transaction of business, it shall select one of its members to act as secretary, and notice of the time, place, and hearing shall be given to the parties to the controversy. The local board may, through its chairman, subpoena witnesses, compel their attendance, and take and hear testimony as is provided in Section 25-7-4 for the board of mediation. (Acts 1911, No. 234, p. 320; Code 1923, §7609; Code 1940, T. 26, §339.)
AL Code § 25-7-52 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 25 - Industrial Relations and Labor.|Chapter 7 - Labor Unions and Labor Relations.|Article 3 - Local Boards of Arbitration.|Section 25-7-52 - Compensation of Members.

Section 25-7-52Compensation of members. Each member of such local board shall receive as compensation for his services, $4.00 for each day actually engaged in such hearing. (Acts 1911, No. 234, p. 320; Code 1923, §7610; Code 1940, T. 26, §340.)
AL Code § 25-7-53 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 25 - Industrial Relations and Labor.|Chapter 7 - Labor Unions and Labor Relations.|Article 3 - Local Boards of Arbitration.|Section 25-7-53 - Decision of Board.

Section 25-7-53Decision of board. The local board shall, within 10 days after the close of the hearing, render a written decision signed by them, giving such details as clearly show the nature of the controversy and the questions decided by them. One copy of the decision shall be filed in the office of the clerk of the circuit court of the county or counties where the controversy arose. One copy shall be forwarded to the Department of Labor, to the Governor, and to each of the parties to the controversy. (Acts 1911, No. 234, p. 320; Code 1923, §7611; Code 1940, T. 26, §341.)
AL Code § 25-7-54 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 25 - Industrial Relations and Labor.|Chapter 7 - Labor Unions and Labor Relations.|Article 3 - Local Boards of Arbitration.|Section 25-7-54 - Costs.

Section 25-7-54Costs. The witness fees and the fees of the local arbitrators as provided in this article shall be taxed against the parties to said arbitrations equally. (Acts 1911, No. 234, p. 320; Code 1923, §7613; Acts 1939, No. 161, p. 232; Code 1940, T. 26, §342.)
AL Code § 25-9-1 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 25 - Industrial Relations and Labor.|Chapter 9 - Coal Mine Safety.|Article 1 - General Provisions.|Section 25-9-1 - Short Title; Purpose of Chapter.

Section 25-9-1Short title; purpose of chapter. This chapter shall be known as the "Alabama Coal Mine Safety Law of 1975." The purpose of this chapter is to provide reasonable laws to promote the safety and health of those engaged in the mining of coal and for the protection and preservation of property. (Acts 1949, No. 207, p. 242, §1; Acts 1975, 4th Ex. Sess., No. 147, p. 2866, §1.)
AL Code § 25-9-3 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 25 - Industrial Relations and Labor.|Chapter 9 - Coal Mine Safety.|Article 1 - General Provisions.|Section 25-9-3 - Appointment of Mine Inspectors and Other Employees.

Section 25-9-3Appointment of mine inspectors and other employees. There shall be appointed by the Secretary of Labor a sufficient number of mine inspectors and other employees, including at least one qualified mining engineer. (Acts 1949, No. 207, p. 242, §3; Acts 1975, 4th Ex. Sess., No. 147, p. 2866, §1.)
AL Code § 25-9-4 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 25 - Industrial Relations and Labor.|Chapter 9 - Coal Mine Safety.|Article 1 - General Provisions.|Section 25-9-4 - Certain Persons Not to Have Interest in Alabama Coal Mines.

Section 25-9-4Certain persons not to have interest in Alabama coal mines. No person shall be appointed mine inspector, head mine inspector, or Chief of the Division of Safety and Inspection who, or the spouse of whom, has any pecuniary interest in any coal mine in Alabama. (Acts 1949, No. 207, p. 242, §3; Acts 1975, 4th Ex. Sess., No. 147, p. 2866, §1.)
AL Code § 25-9-5 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 25 - Industrial Relations and Labor.|Chapter 9 - Coal Mine Safety.|Article 1 - General Provisions.|Section 25-9-5 - Qualifications and Residence of Chief of Division.

Section 25-9-5Qualifications and residence of chief of division. (a) The Chief of the Division of Safety and Inspection shall: (1) Be a qualified elector; (2) Have had 12 or more years' experience in the working, ventilating and drainage of coal mines in this state or eight years of such experience plus four years' experience as a state or federal coal mine inspector; (3) Have a practical scientific knowledge of all noxious and dangerous gases found in such mines; (4) Have a mine foreman certificate of competency of the State of Alabama; and (5) Be not less than 30 years of age. (b) The chief shall be stationed in a city or town as near the center of the mining industry as is practical. (Acts 1949, No. 207, p. 242, §3; Acts 1975, 4th Ex. Sess., No. 147, p. 2866, §1.)
AL Code § 25-9-6 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 25 - Industrial Relations and Labor.|Chapter 9 - Coal Mine Safety.|Article 1 - General Provisions.|Section 25-9-6 - Qualifications and Residence of Mine Inspectors and Head Mine Inspector.

Section 25-9-6Qualifications and residence of mine inspectors and head mine inspector. (a) Each mine inspector and head mine inspector shall: (1) Be a qualified elector; (2) Possess a mine foreman certificate of competency of the State of Alabama; (3) Have had eight or more years' practical experience in coal mines; and (4) Be not less than 28 years of age. (b) The mine inspectors shall reside at points convenient to their respective districts. (Acts 1949, No. 207, p. 242, §3; Acts 1975, 4th Ex. Sess., No. 147, p. 2866, §1.)
AL Code § 25-9-7 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 25 - Industrial Relations and Labor.|Chapter 9 - Coal Mine Safety.|Article 1 - General Provisions.|Section 25-9-7 - Duties of Mine Inspectors Generally; Accompanying of Inspectors on Inspections by Representatives of Miners; Mine Examination Reports.

Section 25-9-7Duties of mine inspectors generally; accompanying of inspectors on inspections by representatives of miners; mine examination reports. The duties of mine inspectors are to make examinations of mines to see that all the requirements of this chapter are strictly observed and carried out. They shall examine the equipment, works, and machinery connected with said mines; examine into the state of coal mines as to transportation, ventilation, circulation, and conditions of air, electricity, explosives, timbering, drainage, practices, and general security and perform such other duties as are required by the secretary. At the commencement of any inspection of a coal mine as provided herein, the authorized representative of the miners at the mine at the time of such inspection shall be given an opportunity to accompany the mine inspectors on any such inspection. The mine inspectors shall make a record of all examinations of coal mines, showing the date when made, the condition in which the coal mines are found, the extent to which the laws relating to coal mines and mining are observed or violated, the progress made in the improvements and security of life and health sought to be secured by the provisions of this chapter, the number of accidents, injuries received, or deaths in or about the coal mines, the number of persons employed in or by each coal mine, together with all such other facts and information of public interest concerning the condition of coal mines, development, and progress of coal mining in this state as they may think useful and proper, and so much thereof as may be of public interest to be included in their reports. A comprehensive report of each inspection of each coal mine shall promptly be made by the chief to the operator, superintendent, and mine foreman of said coal mine, and said report shall be posted in a conspicuous place at the mine. This report shall be on a form provided for that purpose and compiled by the said chief. The form may be changed by the chief from time to time, as may seem desirable. (Acts 1949, No. 207, p. 242, §3; Acts 1975, 4th Ex. Sess., No. 147, p. 2866, §1.)
AL Code § 25-9-8 (2021)
2021 Code of Alabama|Title 25 - Industrial Relations and Labor.|Chapter 9 - Coal Mine Safety.|Article 1 - General Provisions.|Section 25-9-8 - Certificate of Competency for Fire Bosses and Mine Foremen - Required.

Section 25-9-8Certificate of competency for fire bosses and mine foremen - Required. (a) Except as otherwise provided in this chapter, no person shall act as fire boss in any coal mine in this state unless he is in possession of a certificate of competency. (b) No person shall be employed as mine foreman in any coal mine in this state unless he is in possession of a certificate of competency as provided for in this article. (Acts 1949, No. 207, p. 242, §5.)