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Summary of differences between federal and state regulations
North Dakota has no substantial laws differing from the National Labor Relations Act or Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act regarding unions 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 nonmembership 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 Century Code §§34-12-01 et seq., North Dakota Labor-Management Relations Act.
General
North Dakota Century Code §§34-01-01 et seq., Contract of employment defined.
Right to work
North Dakota Century Code §34-01-14, Right to work not to be abridged by membership or nonmembership in labor union.
Public employment
North Dakota Century Code, Ch. 34-11, Mediation of disputes between public employers and employees
North Dakota Century Code, Ch. 34-11.1, Public Employees Relations Act