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The Unionization Process: Minnesota

The Unionization Process requirements for other states

Federal law and guidance on this subject should be reviewed together with this section.

Author: Mark Mathison, Lathrop GPM

Summary

  • The National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) generally governs labor union organizing and labor relations for most private sector employers in Minnesota. Minnesota's private sector labor relations statute, the Minnesota Labor Relations Act (MLRA), is broadly preempted by the NLRA. See Right to Organize and Bargain Collectively.
  • State law protects employees from retaliating for refusing to attend an employer-sponsored meetings that have the primary purpose of conveying the employer's opinions concerning religious or political matters. See Captive Audience Meetings and Communications.
  • Minnesota is not a "right to work" state. See "Right to Work" Status.
  • Minnesota has a labor relations anti-injunction statute that protects employees' right to organize that is generally applicable only where the federal labor law does not reach. See Minnesota Labor Disputes Injunction Act.