Representative Daniel Popovici-Muller (R-Windham) released the following statement after Republicans on the House Labor, Industrial and Rehabilitative Services Committee recommended HB 238-FN, prohibiting collective bargaining agreements from requiring employees join or contribute to a labor union, Ought to Pass by a vote of 10-9.
“No employee should ever feel coerced to join or pay into a union or organization which they do not feel has their best interest in mind. HB238 would end compulsory union dues as a condition of employment. This bill does not ban or prohibit unionization. Quality comes from choice, and this bill will incentivize unions to provide the kind of service and benefits of membership which employees will want to willingly choose.”
“New Hampshire has the chance to bolster our economy by being the only state in the Northeast United States to implement this Workplace Freedom Law. According to a recent Harvard University study, counties with similar laws saw a 28% increase in manufacturing jobs in counties that bordered a state without similar policies. Passing HB238 would boost New Hampshire’s economy and truly enable our citizens to Work Free or Die!”