Montana SB277 revises laws on payroll deductions for union dues and political contributions by public employers.

Montana SB277 amends state laws to prohibit public employers from deducting union dues or political contributions from public employees' salaries and from assisting in the collection of such dues or contributions. It also makes it an unfair labor practice for public employers to deduct or assist in collecting dues or contributions on behalf of labor organizations, political committees, or political organizations. The bill further restricts the use of public resources for political purposes by public officers and employees, except for certain properly incidental activities.

Montana SB277 revises laws on payroll deductions for union dues and political contributions by public employers.

Montana SB277 amends state laws to prohibit public employers from deducting union dues or political contributions from public employees' salaries and from assisting in the collection of such dues or contributions. It also makes it an unfair labor practice for public employers to deduct or assist in collecting dues or contributions on behalf of labor organizations, political committees, or political organizations. The bill further restricts the use of public resources for political purposes by public officers and employees, except for certain properly incidental activities.