to adopt the meeting minutes from March 2, 2023.
Representative Churches moved to adopt the meeting minutes from March 2, 2023. There being no objection, the motion prevailed by unanimous consent. The Chair laid HB 4004, HB 4005 and HB 4007 before the committee: HB 4004 (Rep. Weiss) A bill to amend 1947 PA 336, entitled "An act to prohibit strikes by certain public employees; to provide review from disciplinary action with respect thereto; to provide for the mediation of grievances and the holding of elections; to declare and protect the rights and privileges of public employees; to require certain provisions in collective bargaining agreements; to prescribe means of enforcement and penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act; and to make appropriations," by amending sections 9, 10, and 15 (MCL 423.209, 423.210, and 423.215), as amended by 2014 PA 414. HB 4005 (Rep. Weiss) A bill to amend 1939 PA 176, entitled "An act to create a commission relative to labor disputes, and to prescribe its powers and duties; to provide for the mediation and arbitration of labor disputes, and the holding of elections thereon; to regulate the conduct of parties to labor disputes and to require the parties to follow certain procedures; to regulate and limit the right to strike and picket; to protect the rights and privileges of employees, including the right to organize and engage in lawful concerted activities; to protect the rights and privileges of employers; to make certain acts unlawful; to make appropriations; and to prescribe means of enforcement and penalties for violations of this act," by amending sections 1, 2, 8, 14, 17, and 22 (MCL 423.1, 423.2, 423.8, 423.14, 423.17, and 423.22), as amended by 2012 PA 348. HB 4007 (Rep. Brenda Carter) A bill to require prevailing wages and fringe benefits on state projects; to establish the requirements and responsibilities of contracting agents and bidders; and to prescribe penalties. Representative Weiss testified in support of HB 4004and HB 4005. Questions and discussion followed. Representative Brenda Carter testified in support of HB 4007. Questions and discussion followed. Ryan Sebolt, representing the Michigan American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations, testified in support of HB 4004, HB 4005 and HB 4007. Questions and discussion followed. Jessica Smith, representing the United Food and Commercial Workers 876, testified in support of HB 4004, HB 4005 and HB 4007. Questions and discussion followed. Lee Graham, representing the Operating Engineers 324, testified in support of HB 4004, HB 4005 and HB 4007. Questions and discussion followed. Yousef Rabhi, Jessica Lannon, and Jeremy Lapham, representing the Michigan Nurses Association, testified in support of HB 4004, HB 4005 and HB 4007. Questions and discussion followed. Jon Byrd, representing the Michigan Laborers Union, testified in support of HB 4004, HB 4005 and HB 4007. Tim Minotas, representing the Sierra Club, testified in support of HB 4004, HB 4005 and HB 4007. Sean McBrearty, representing Clean Water Action, testified in support of HB 4004, HB 4005 and HB 4007. Jonas Peterson, representing Southwest Michigan First, testified in opposition to HB 4004 and HB 4005. Questions and discussion followed. Jimmy Greene, representing the Associated Builders and Contractors of Michigan, testified in opposition to HB 4007. Questions and discussion followed. Price Dobernick, representing the Michigan Pipe Trades Association, testified in support of HB 4007. Questions and discussion followed. Jeannette Bradshaw, representing the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers State Conference, testified in support of HB 4007. Questions and discussion followed. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4004 and HB 4005, but due to the time constraints was unable to speak: Rudolfo Reyes, representing themselves. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4004 and HB 4005, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: John Kalb, representing the National Right to Work Committee. Steve Delie, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. Philip Taylor, representing the Michigan Right to Work Committee. Dave Worthams, representing the Michigan Manufacturers Association. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4005, but due to the time constraints was unable to speak: Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4007, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Michael LaFaive, representing the Mackinac Center for Public Policy. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4004, HB 4005 and HB 4007, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Steve Claywell, representing the Michigan Building Trades Council. Kennedy Parker, representing themselves. Julie Loeke, representing the United Auto Workers. Steve Dawes, representing the United Auto Workers Region 1D. Lance A. Rhines, representing the Office and Professional Employees International Union Local 459. Zachary Aaron Northrup, representing Local 2-585. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4004, HB 4005 and HB 4007, but due to the time constraints were unable to speak: Cole Thompson, representing themselves. Amanda Fisher, representing the National Federation of Independent Business. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4004, but did not wish to speak: Jon DeRoo, representing the Detroit Plumbers Local 98. The following person submitted a card in support of HB 4005, but did not wish to speak: Blaine Farr, representing Labor. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4004 and HB 4005, but did not wish to speak: Merissa Kovach, representing the American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan. Rachel Richards, representing the Michigan League for Public Policy. DeAndra Davis, representing the Communications Workers of America. Charles Daniels and Michael Scauhe, representing the Communications Workers of America District 4. Diane Payne, representing the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers Local 698. Sarah Woolsey, representing themselves. Bill Flory, representing the Michigan Association for Justice. Branden Gemzer, representing the Members of UAE. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4004 and HB 4005, but did not wish to speak: Jimmy Greene, representing the Associated Builders and Contractors of Michigan. Amy Drumm, representing the Michigan Retailers Association. Ben Tirrell, representing the Michigan Farm Bureau. James Lilly, representing Spartan Nash. Caitlyn Stark, representing the Cadillac Area Chamber of Commerce. John McNamara, representing the Michigan Restaurant and Lodging Association. Annie Patnaude, representing Americans for Prosperity. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4004, HB 4005 and HB 4007, but did not wish to speak: Matt Sahr, representing the Michigan Professional Fire Fighters Union. Carl Castiglione, representing the Plumbers Local Union 98. Phil Bianco, representing the United Association of Employees. Holly Simon, representing themselves. Stephanie Johnson, representing the Utility Workers Union of America. Benjamin D. Orjada, representing themselves. Steven Karber and Maria Enriquez, representing the United Auto Workers Local 6000. Ashley Huff and Monica Artis, representing the Office and Professional Employees International Union. John DeRoo, representing the Detroit Plumbers Local 98. Mike Hayter, Joel Archibald, Geno Alessandroni, Paul Zurek, Dylan Burnette, Jacob Hilliker, Scott Hamilton, Dave Willert, and Dan Minton, representing the Laborers' International Union of North America. Myranda Knapp, Nick Richmond, Dan Spencer, Kathy Clay, and Thomas Woodgate, representing the United Steel Workers Local 2-585. Jenell Mansfield, representing the American Federation of Teachers. Scott Stone, representing the Local 36. Chad J. Jansen and Aaron Pangborn,, representing the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 665. Trevor Bidelman, representing the Bakery, Confectionery, Tobacco Workers and Grain Millers International Union. Ken Kolp, Gregory Remington, and Kellogg Dipzinski, representing the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. Rod Richards, representing the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union Local 530. Robert Steele, representing the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers 252. Denise Caldwell, representing the Coalition of Labor Union Women and United Auto Workers. Mike Orvosh and Seth Orvosh, representing the United Steel Workers Local 12934. Mark Willingham and Kimberly DeMott, representing the United Auto Workers. Joseph Marutiak, Sharon Taylor, Ronda Ackerson, Cynthia Dine, and Lois Davis- Thomas, representing the Office and Professional Employees International Union Local 459. Derek Dobies, Courtney Towsley, Freddie Kelly, Regina Jones, Errin Whitaker, Ivy Chandler, Joseph Bellgowan, Ken Toll, Angela Haynes, Vanessa Lee, Michael Kohler, and Courtney Alexander, representing the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations of Michigan. Ethan Petzoid, representing the Michigan League of Conservation Voters. Todd Regis, representing the United Food and Commercial Workers 951. Representative Donavan McKinney, representing Michigan's 14th House District. Sean Egan and Todd Cook, representing the Michigan Department of Labor. Mike Janca, representing the International Union of Elevator Constructors Local 85. Emily Smith, Henrietta Hadley, and Anne Fairchild, representing the American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations of Michigan Workforce Development Institute. Josephine Jabara, representing the Michigan Workforce Development Institute. Arthur Kroll, representing the Steelworkers. Gwen Jordan, representing themselves. Gerard McMurran, representing the Steelworkers Retirees. Julie Rowe, representing themselves. Janette Christmas, Jerry Young, and Robert Gaynier, representing the United Food and Commercial Workers 876. Steven Donovan, representing the United Steel Workers. Samuel Cardena, representing the Pipefitters Local Union 636. Jeremy Garza, representing the Michigan Pipe Trades Association. Scott Huff, Vince Dawe, Casey Baucha, Michael Murray, Steve McCool, and Dan Fergueroa, representing the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters. Johnny Ortiz, representing the United Association Local Union 174. Nathan Phillips, representing the West Michigan Labor Council. Mark Palice, representing the Laborers Union. Isaiah Minor and Spencer Calhoun, representing Labor. Rose Dietz, Tim Ferguson, Fred Jimenez, and Rhonda Richards, representing the Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union. Alex Zurek, representing Michigan Laborers.org. Elizabeth Kelly Byrd, representing the Service Employees International Union of Michigan. Arlandar Washington, representing the Laborers' International Union of North America Local 355. Kenneth James Bickle, representing the Utility Workers Union of America. Lynda Schnepp, representing the Michigan Laborers District. Katie Bargund, Robert Joerg, and Paul Husted, representing the Michigan Laborers. Shandon Claspell, representing the Utility Workers Union of America Local 253. Connor Wood, representing themselves. Nick DeFauw, representing the Laborers. Drake Minton, representing the Laborers. Steven Rzeppa, representing the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 25. Eli Isaguirre, representing the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights. Ben Lyons, representing the Laborers' International Union of North America Local 499. Donald Roach, representing the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail and Transportation Workers. Todd Tennis, representing the Amalgamated Transit Union, Michigan Legislative Conference, and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Michigan State Conference. The following people submitted a card in opposition to HB 4004, HB 4005 and HB 4007, but did not wish to speak: Beth DeShone, representing the Great Lakes Education Project. Jase Bolger, representing the West Michigan Policy Forum. Andy Johnston, representing the Grand Rapids Chamber. Arthur Havlicek, representing the Southwest Michigan Regional Chamber. Sarah Anderson, representing the Michigan Freedom Fund. Stephanie Kreuz, representing Heritage Action for America. Sandy Baruah, representing the Detroit Regional Chamber. Brian Calley, representing the Small Business Association of Michigan. Dawn Crandall, representing the Home Builders Association of Michigan. The following people submitted a card in support of HB 4007, but did not wish to speak: Mike Schucer, representing the Communications Workers of America District 4. Bill Flory, representing the Michigan Association for Justice. Damian Hill, representing the Associated General Contractors of Michigan. The following person submitted a card in opposition to HB 4007, but did not wish to speak: Wendy Block, representing the Michigan Chamber of Commerce. Representative Wozniak offered the following amendment to HB 4004: 1. Amend page 8, following line 11, by inserting: "Sec. 10a. (1) A bargaining representative shall provide to each public employee in the bargaining unit that the bargaining representative represents, not later than 90 days after the effective date of the amendatory act that added this section or at the time the public employee becomes employed in that unit, the following statement in writing: "Under the United States Supreme Court decision Janus v AFSCME, Council 31, ___US___; 138 S Ct 2448 (2018), it is a violation of a public employee's first amendment free speech rights for a public-sector bargaining representative to require the public employee to pay dues or fees to the bargaining representative unless the public employee consents." (2) A public employee may cease paying dues or fees to a bargaining representative at any time. (3) A bargaining representative that violates subsection (1) or prohibits a public employee from exercising the public employee's right under subsection (2) is subject to a civil fine of not more than $250.00 for each violation.".