What is a Union Security Clause?

A Union Security Clause is a type of labor contract between an employer and labor union in Minnesota. It is an agreement between the employer and the union that establishes the conditions under which the employer will recognize a union as the bargaining representative for their employees and the rights of the workers. The most common Union Security Clause is the “closed shop” clause, which requires the employer to hire and retain only employees who are members of the represented union. This type of agreement is not allowed in Minnesota, however, a “maintenance of membership” clause is allowed and requires employees to remain a member of the union while employed. A third type of Union Security Clause is the “union shop” clause, which requires all newly hired employees to join the represented union within a certain period of time after starting work. This type of clause is allowed in Minnesota. All Union Security Clauses are subject to individual bargaining and negotiation between the employer and the union. It is important to know that these agreements must comply with the provisions of the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA), a federal law that governs labor-management relations.

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