2008 Senate Bill 1673

Authorize fines on teachers union for illegal strike

Introduced in the Senate

Dec. 10, 2008

Introduced by Sen. Mike Bishop (R-12)

To authorize $5,000 per day fines against a school employee union local for illegal teacher strikes, and a $5,000 per day fine against a school district for an illegal lockout, plus $250 fines against school board members. Also to streamline the procedures for school districts or the state Superintendant of Public Instruction to bring action against illegal teacher strikes.

Referred to the Committee on Education