What is a Union Security Clause?

A Union Security Clause is a provision in a labor agreement or collective bargaining contract that requires specific activities from union members. This clause is most commonly used to create a “closed shop” where an employer will only hire workers who are already members of a labor union. The clause may also be used to require employees to remain in the union to keep their job or to guarantee that the union can collect union fees and dues from all union members. In the District of Columbia, the rules about union security clauses are set out in the District of Columbia Government Comprehensive Merit Personnel Act of 1978 (DCMCPA). This act states that when a collective bargaining agreement contains a union security clause, it is considered valid so long as it is “consistent with the rules and regulations of the Office of Personnel Management”. The DCMCPA also requires employers to notify the union of any changes they make to the agreement that could affect the union security clause. In the District of Columbia, all union security clauses must be negotiated as part of the collective bargaining process and must comply with all applicable laws. The goal of the union security clause is to protect the rights and interests of union members and to ensure that all union members have fair and secure employment opportunities.

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