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MI Comp L § 423.7 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 423 - Labor Disputes and Employment Relations|Act 176 of 1939 - Employment Relations Commission (423.1 - 423.30)|Section 423.7 - Employment Relations Commission; Principal Office; Office Space; Rules.

423.7 Employment relations commission; principal office; office space; rules. Sec. 7.  The principal office of the commission shall be in the city of Lansing. The department of management and budget shall provide suitable office space for the use of the commission. The commission shall promulgate rules as may be necessary to carry out this act. The rules shall be promulgated pursuant to Act No. 306 of the Public Acts of 1969, as amended, being sections 24.201 to 24.315 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. History: 1939, Act 176, Imd. Eff. June 8, 1939 ;-- CL 1948, 423.7 ;-- Am. 1976, Act 17, Imd. Eff. Feb. 20, 1976 Admin Rule: R 423.101 et seq. of the Michigan Administrative Code.
MI Comp L § 423.7a (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 423 - Labor Disputes and Employment Relations|Act 176 of 1939 - Employment Relations Commission (423.1 - 423.30)|Section 423.7a - Employment Relations Commission; Conducting Business at Public Meeting; Notice of Meeting; Availability of Certain Writings to Public.

423.7a Employment relations commission; conducting business at public meeting; notice of meeting; availability of certain writings to public. Sec. 7a.  (1) The business which the commission may perform shall be conducted at a public meeting of the commission held in compliance with Act No. 267 of the Public Acts of 1976, being sections 15.261 to 15.275 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. Public notice of the time, date, and place of the meeting shall be given in the manner required by Act No. 267 of the Public Acts of 1976.   (2) A writing prepared, owned, used, in the possession of, or retained by the commission in the performance of an official function shall be made available to the public in compliance with Act No. 442 of the Public Acts of 1976, being sections 15.231 to 15.246 of the Michigan Compiled Laws. History: Add. 1977, Act 203, Imd. Eff. Nov. 17, 1977
MI Comp L § 423.8 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 423 - Labor Disputes and Employment Relations|Act 176 of 1939 - Employment Relations Commission (423.1 - 423.30)|Section 423.8 - Employees; Rights.

423.8 Employees; rights.Sec. 8.  Employees may do any of the following:  (a) Organize together or form, join, or assist in labor organization; engage in lawful concerted activities for the purpose of collective negotiation or bargaining or other mutual aid and protection; or negotiate or bargain collectively with their employers through representatives of their own free choice.  (b) Refrain from any or all of the activities identified in subdivision (a). History: 1939, Act 176, Imd. Eff. June 8, 1939 ;-- CL 1948, 423.8 ;-- 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."
MI Comp L § 423.9 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 423 - Labor Disputes and Employment Relations|Act 176 of 1939 - Employment Relations Commission (423.1 - 423.30)|Section 423.9 - Prerequisites for Strike or Lockout; Notice of Dispute and Statement of Issues; Mediation.

423.9 Prerequisites for strike or lockout; notice of dispute and statement of issues; mediation. Sec. 9.  A strike or lockout shall not take place or be put into effect until and unless each of the steps are taken and the requirements complied with as follows:  (a) If the parties thereto are unable to settle any labor dispute, the employees or their representatives, in the case of impending strike, or the employer or his agent, in the case of an impending lockout, shall serve notice of the dispute together with a statement of the issues involved upon the commission and the other party to the dispute. The notice may be served personally on any member of the commission and a copy thereof personally served upon the other party, or sent by registered mail to the commission at a regularly established office thereof and to the employer or the representative of his employees at his regular address not less than 10 days before the strike or lockout is to become effective.  (b) Upon receipt of the notice the commission shall exercise the powers granted in this act to effect a settlement of the dispute by mediation between the parties. Each of the parties to the dispute shall actively and in good faith participate in the mediation thereof. History: 1939, Act 176, Imd. Eff. June 8, 1939 ;-- Am. 1947, Act 318, Eff. Oct. 11, 1947 ;-- CL 1948, 423.9 ;-- Am. 1949, Act 230, Imd. Eff. May 31, 1949 ;-- Am. 1976, Act 17, Imd. Eff. Feb. 20, 1976 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 250, Imd. Eff. June 20, 1978
MI Comp L § 423.9a (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 423 - Labor Disputes and Employment Relations|Act 176 of 1939 - Employment Relations Commission (423.1 - 423.30)|Section 423.9a - Election in Case of Impending Strike; Conduct and Supervision; Time; Persons Entitled to Vote; Secret Ballot; Place; Rules; Absentee Voting; Hearing on Eligibility to Vote; Determination.

423.9a Election in case of impending strike; conduct and supervision; time; persons entitled to vote; secret ballot; place; rules; absentee voting; hearing on eligibility to vote; determination. Sec. 9a.  If it becomes apparent to the commission that there is no reasonable probability of settlement of a labor dispute by mediation and that further efforts to that end would be without avail, there shall be held in the case of an impending strike, an election upon such issue which election shall be conducted and supervised by the commission, or by its duly authorized representative. If either party to the dispute notifies the commission in writing, a copy of which shall at the same time be served on the other party, that, in the opinion of such party, further efforts to settle the dispute by mediation would be without avail, the commission may cause an election to be held within 10 days after the receipt of the notice unless it is not practicable to hold the election within that period, in which event the election shall be held within 20 days after receipt of the notice. Every employee in the bargaining unit, which is involved in the dispute, as that bargaining unit is determined under section 9e or as recognized by the employer or as identified by contract or past practice, shall be entitled to vote in the election. The election shall be by secret ballot, and shall be held on the premises where those voting are employed unless the commission shall determine that the election cannot be fairly held there, in which case it shall be held at such place as the commission shall determine. The commission may promulgate rules as necessary to effectively conduct any election, including provisions for absentee voting. The provisions shall facilitate voting by all employees, and shall insure secrecy of the ballot. The commission may determine after proper hearing any disputed issue concerning the eligibility of a person or persons to vote in the election. The hearing may be held either before or after an election and may be conducted by an authorized representative of the commission. A determination with respect to eligibility shall be applicable in the administration of this section, but shall not have force and effect for any other purpose under this act. History: 1939, Act 176, Imd. Eff. June 8, 1939 ;-- Am. 1947, Act 318, Eff. Oct. 11, 1947 ;-- CL 1948, 423.9a ;-- Am. 1949, Act 230, Imd. Eff. May 31, 1949 ;-- Am. 1976, Act 17, Imd. Eff. Feb. 20, 1976 ;-- Am. 1978, Act 250, Imd. Eff. June 20, 1978 Admin Rule: R 423.101 et seq. of the Michigan Administrative Code.
MI Comp L § 423.9b, 423.9c (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 423 - Labor Disputes and Employment Relations|Act 176 of 1939 - Employment Relations Commission (423.1 - 423.30)|Section 423.9b, 423.9c - Repealed. 1978, Act 250, Imd. Eff. June 20, 1978.

423.9b, 423.9c Repealed. 1978, Act 250, Imd. Eff. June 20, 1978. Compiler's Notes: The repealed sections prohibited cessation of employment or operation of business during mediation or until strike authorized, and contained provisions regarding jurisdictional disputes.
MI Comp L § 423.9e (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 423 - Labor Disputes and Employment Relations|Act 176 of 1939 - Employment Relations Commission (423.1 - 423.30)|Section 423.9e - Bargaining Unit.

423.9e Bargaining unit. Sec. 9e.  The commission, after consultation with the parties, shall determine such a bargaining unit as will best secure to the employees their right of collective bargaining. The unit shall be either the employees of 1 employer employed in 1 plant or business enterprise within this state, not holding executive or supervisory positions, or a craft unit, or a plant unit, or a subdivision of any of the foregoing units. If the group of employees involved in the dispute was recognized by the employer or identified by certification, contract, or past practice, as a unit for collective bargaining, the commission may adopt that unit. History: Add. 1947, Act 318, Eff. Oct. 11, 1947 ;-- CL 1948, 423.9e ;-- Am. 1965, Act 282, Imd. Eff. July 22, 1965 ;-- Am. 1976, Act 17, Imd. Eff. Feb. 20, 1976
MI Comp L § 423.9f (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 423 - Labor Disputes and Employment Relations|Act 176 of 1939 - Employment Relations Commission (423.1 - 423.30)|Section 423.9f - Mass Picketing; Threats or Force, Picketing Private Residence, Misdemeanor.

423.9f Mass picketing; threats or force, picketing private residence, misdemeanor. Sec. 9f.  It shall be unlawful (1) for any person or persons to hinder or prevent by masspicketing, unlawful threats or force the pursuit of any lawful work or employment, (2) to obstruct or interfere with entrance to or egress from any place of employment, (3) to obstruct or interfere with free and uninterrupted use of public roads, streets, highways, railways, airports, or other ways of travel or conveyance, or (4) to engage in picketing a private residence by any means or methods whatever: Provided, That picketing, to the extent that the same is authorized under constitutional provisions, shall in no manner be prohibited. Violation of this section shall be a misdemeanor and punishable as such. History: Add. 1947, Act 318, Eff. Oct. 11, 1947 ;-- CL 1948, 423.9f ;-- Am. 1949, Act 230, Imd. Eff. May 31, 1949
MI Comp L § 423.9g (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 423 - Labor Disputes and Employment Relations|Act 176 of 1939 - Employment Relations Commission (423.1 - 423.30)|Section 423.9g - Copy or Statement of Most Recent Offer Submitted by Employer to Bargaining Unit.

423.9g Copy or statement of most recent offer submitted by employer to bargaining unit. Sec. 9g.  When a vote is held pursuant to this act on the question of calling a strike, the commission, if so requested by the employer or by the collective bargaining unit to be affected by the strike, shall cause to be either printed on the ballot or affixed thereto a copy or statement of the most recent offer submitted by the employer to the bargaining unit representing the employees in the course of collective bargaining negotiations between the employer and the unit. History: Add. 1947, Act 318, Eff. Oct. 11, 1947 ;-- CL 1948, 423.9g ;-- Am. 1976, Act 17, Imd. Eff. Feb. 20, 1976
MI Comp L § 423.10 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 423 - Labor Disputes and Employment Relations|Act 176 of 1939 - Employment Relations Commission (423.1 - 423.30)|Section 423.10 - Steps by Commission to Effect Settlement.

423.10 Steps by commission to effect settlement. Sec. 10.  (1) After the commission receives the above notice, or upon its own motion, in an existing, imminent or threatened labor dispute, the commission may end, upon the direction of the governor, the commission shall take such steps as it may deem expedient to effect a voluntary, amicable, and expeditious adjustment and settlement of the differences and issues between employer and employees which have precipitated or culminated in or threatened to precipitate or culminate in the labor dispute. To this end, the commission shall:  (a) Arrange for, hold, adjourn, or reconvene a conference or conferences between the disputants, any of their representatives, or both.  (b) Invite the disputants, their representatives, or both, to attend the conference and submit, either orally or in writing, the grievances of, and differences between, the disputants.  (c) Discuss the grievances and differences with the disputants or their representatives.  (d) Assist in negotiating and drafting agreements for the adjustment or settlement of the grievances and differences and for the termination or avoidance of the existing or threatened labor dispute.  (2) In carrying out any of its work under this act, the commission may designate a commissioner to act in its behalf and may delegate to a designee any of its duties under this act including, by way of illustration and not limitation, the mediation of specialized categories of disputes or grievances and, for such purpose, the designee shall have all of the powers hereby conferred upon the commission in connection with the discharge of the duties so delegated. History: 1939, Act 176, Imd. Eff. June 8, 1939 ;-- CL 1948, 423.10 ;-- Am. 1965, Act 282, Imd. Eff. July 22, 1965 ;-- Am. 1976, Act 17, Imd. Eff. Feb. 20, 1976
MI Comp L § 423.11 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 423 - Labor Disputes and Employment Relations|Act 176 of 1939 - Employment Relations Commission (423.1 - 423.30)|Section 423.11 - Hearings; Witnesses; Oaths; Evidence; Subpoena; Order Requiring Appearance; Contempt; Service of Process or Papers; Proof of Service.

423.11 Hearings; witnesses; oaths; evidence; subpoena; order requiring appearance; contempt; service of process or papers; proof of service. Sec. 11.  (1) Subject to Act No. 267 of the Public Acts of 1976, the commission and each commissioner and each person designated by the commission may hold public or private hearings within the state, subpoena witnesses and compel their attendance, administer oaths, take testimony, and receive evidence. A subpoena may be issued only after the mediation of a dispute shall have been actually undertaken.  (2) If a person is contumacious or refuses to obey a subpoena issued to the person, the circuit court of a county within the jurisdiction of which the inquiry is carried on, upon application by the commission, may issue to the person an order requiring the person to appear before the commission, to produce evidence or to give testimony touching the matter in question. Failure to obey an order may be punished by the court as contempt.  (3) Process and papers of the commission may be served either personally or by registered mail or by telegraph or by leaving a copy at the principal office or place of business of the person to be served. Return by the individual serving the same setting forth the manner of the service, return post office receipt or telegraph receipt for the service, shall be proof of service of the same. History: 1939, Act 176, Imd. Eff. June 8, 1939 ;-- CL 1948, 423.11 ;-- Am. 1976, Act 17, Imd. Eff. Feb. 20, 1976 ;-- Am. 1977, Act 203, Imd. Eff. Nov. 17, 1977
MI Comp L § 423.12 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 423 - Labor Disputes and Employment Relations|Act 176 of 1939 - Employment Relations Commission (423.1 - 423.30)|Section 423.12 - Disqualification of Commissioner.

423.12 Disqualification of commissioner. Sec. 12.  A commissioner having any financial interest in or having membership in or affiliation with any labor organization in a trade, business, or occupation in which a labor dispute exists or is threatened and of which the commission has taken cognizance, shall not be qualified to participate in any way in the acts or efforts of the commission in connection with the settlement or avoidance thereof. History: 1939, Act 176, Imd. Eff. June 8, 1939 ;-- CL 1948, 423.12 ;-- Am. 1976, Act 17, Imd. Eff. Feb. 20, 1976
MI Comp L § 423.13-423.13g (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 423 - Labor Disputes and Employment Relations|Act 176 of 1939 - Employment Relations Commission (423.1 - 423.30)|Section 423.13-423.13g - Repealed. 1978, Act 250, Imd. Eff. June 20, 1978.

423.13-423.13g Repealed. 1978, Act 250, Imd. Eff. June 20, 1978. Compiler's Notes: The repealed sections pertained to labor disputes involving hospital or public utility employees.
MI Comp L § 423.15 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 423 - Labor Disputes and Employment Relations|Act 176 of 1939 - Employment Relations Commission (423.1 - 423.30)|Section 423.15 - Unlawful Possession of Property; Penalty.

423.15 Unlawful possession of property; penalty. Sec. 15.  It shall be unlawful for any person to enter or take part in entering upon, or take possession or control of, any property, or to withhold possession of property, against the will of the owner thereof, or other person in the rightful possession or use thereof, or to interfere with the free use thereof, whether the same be accomplished by force or unlawful threats. Violation of this provision shall be a misdemeanor and punishable as such. History: 1939, Act 176, Imd. Eff. June 8, 1939 ;-- CL 1948, 423.15 ;-- Am. 1949, Act 230, Imd. Eff. May 31, 1949
MI Comp L § 423.16 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 423 - Labor Disputes and Employment Relations|Act 176 of 1939 - Employment Relations Commission (423.1 - 423.30)|Section 423.16 - Company Unions; Interference With Unions and Discrimination Prohibited.

423.16 Company unions; interference with unions and discrimination prohibited. Sec. 16.  It shall be unlawful for an employer or any officer or agent of an employer (1) to interfere with, restrain or coerce employees in the exercise of their rights guaranteed in section 8; (2) to initiate, create, dominate, contribute to, or interfere with the formation or administration of, any labor organization: Provided, That an employer shall not be prohibited from permitting employees to confer with him during working hours without loss of time or pay; (3) to discriminate in regard to hire, terms or other conditions of employment in order to encourage or discourage membership in any labor organization; (4) to encourage membership in, or initiate, create, dominate, or contribute to a company union; (5) to discriminate against any employee because he has given testimony or instituted a proceeding under this act; or (6) to refuse to bargain collectively with the representative of his employees, subject to the provisions of section 26.  History: 1939, Act 176, Imd. Eff. June 8, 1939 ;-- CL 1948, 423.16 ;-- Am. 1949, Act 230, Imd. Eff. May 31, 1949 ;-- Am. 1965, Act 282, Imd. Eff. July 22, 1965
MI Comp L § 423.17 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 423 - Labor Disputes and Employment Relations|Act 176 of 1939 - Employment Relations Commission (423.1 - 423.30)|Section 423.17 - Prohibited Conduct; Violation; Civil Fine.

423.17 Prohibited conduct; violation; civil fine.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."
MI Comp L § 423.17a (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 423 - Labor Disputes and Employment Relations|Act 176 of 1939 - Employment Relations Commission (423.1 - 423.30)|Section 423.17a - Unlawful Picketing to Force Recognition or Bargain With Labor Organization.

423.17a Unlawful picketing to force recognition or bargain with labor organization. Sec. 17a.  It shall be unlawful for a labor organization or its agents to picket or cause to be picketed, or threaten to picket or cause to be picketed, any employer where the primary object thereof is forcing or requiring an employer to recognize or bargain with a labor organization as the representative of his employees, or forcing or requiring the employees of an employer to accept or select such labor organization as their collective bargaining representative  (1) Where another labor organization has been certified or has been lawfully recognized in accordance with this act and a question concerning representation may not appropriately be raised under section 27, or  (2) Where, within the preceding twelve months a valid election under section 27 has been conducted,  unless the picketing labor organization is currently certified or lawfully recognized as the representative of such employees. History: Add. 1965, Act 282, Imd. Eff. July 22, 1965
MI Comp L § 423.19 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 423 - Labor Disputes and Employment Relations|Act 176 of 1939 - Employment Relations Commission (423.1 - 423.30)|Section 423.19 - Liberal Construction of Act; Police Powers.

423.19 Liberal construction of act; police powers. Sec. 19.  This act shall be deemed an exercise of the police power of the state of Michigan for the protection of the public welfare, safety, prosperity, health and peace of the people; and all the provisions of this act shall be liberally construed for the accomplishment of said purposes. History: 1939, Act 176, Imd. Eff. June 8, 1939 ;-- CL 1948, 423.19
MI Comp L § 423.20 (2021)
2021 Michigan Compiled Laws|Chapter 423 - Labor Disputes and Employment Relations|Act 176 of 1939 - Employment Relations Commission (423.1 - 423.30)|Section 423.20 - Expenses Paid From Legislated Appropriations.

423.20 Expenses paid from legislated appropriations. Sec. 20.  The expense of carrying out the provisions of this act shall be paid from appropriations made therefor by the legislature. History: 1939, Act 176, Imd. Eff. June 8, 1939 ;-- CL 1948, 423.20 ;-- Am. 1949, Act 230, Imd. Eff. May 31, 1949