Collective Bargaining Agreements - Montana

Summary of differences between federal and state regulations

Montana has no major laws differing from the National Labor Relations Act regarding collective bargaining in private sector employment. The state does require, however, that if there is a strike in progress, employers must give notice to prospective employees, through advertisement or reference, of that strike.

Right to work

The state has no right to work law. The state does have a law guaranteeing that a sole proprietor or a member of a partnership consisting of not more than two partners who own a retail or amusement establishment and the members of his immediate family shall have the right to do any work in his place of business without interference by a union.

Public employment

The state does have specific collective bargaining laws for public employees and a separate law for nurses.

State

Contacts

National Labor Relations Board (Region 27)

Public employment

Collective Bargaining Unit

Labor Standards Bureau

Regulations

General Limitations on Collective Bargaining Rights, Mont. Code Title 39, Chapter 33 http://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca_toc/39_33.htm

Collective Bargaining for Public Employees, Mont. Code §§ 39-31-101 to 39-31-409

http://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca_toc/39_31.htm

Collective Bargaining for Nurses, Mont. Code §§ 39-32-101 to 39-32-114 

http://leg.mt.gov/bills/mca_toc/39_32_1.htm

Federal

Contact

National Labor Relations Board

Regulations

29 U.S.C. §§151-169

29 U.S.C. §401 et seq.