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."