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Montana has no major laws differing from the National Labor Relations Act or Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act regarding unions 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.
Contacts
National Labor Relations Board (Region 27)
Public employment
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.htm