Collective Bargaining Agreements - North Dakota

Summary of differences between federal and state regulations

North Dakota has no substantial laws differing from the National Labor Relations Act regarding collective bargaining in private sector employment.

Right to work

The state does have a right to work law. The right of persons to work may not be denied or abridged on account of membership or non-membership in any labor union or labor organization; all contracts in negation or abrogation of such rights are prohibited.

Unions can collect “actual representation expenses” from nonunion employee when that nonunion employee has specifically requested in writing to use representation by the labor union or labor organization. A nonunion employee may not be compelled to pay expenses incurred by a labor union or labor organization in the course of general contract negotiations or collective bargaining.

Public employment

North Dakota has specific labor relations law for public employment. This includes giving public employees the right to request payroll deduction of dues for membership in organizations of employees.

State

Contact

National Labor Relations Board (Region 18)

Regulations

Labor Management Relations Act

North Dakota Cent. Code §§34-12-01 et seq.

General

North Dakota Cent. Code §§34-01-01 et seq.

Right to work

North Dakota Cent. Code §34-01-14, Right to work not to be abridged by membership or nonmembership in a union.

Public employment

North Dakota Cent. Code §34-11, Mediation of Disputes between Public Employers and Employees

North Dakota Cent. Code §34-11.1 Public Employees Relations Act

Federal

Contact

National Labor Relations Board

Regulations

29 U.S.C. §§151-169

29 U.S.C. §401 et seq.