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Summary of differences between federal and state regulations
South Dakota has substantial labor relations laws; however they are similar to the protections provided under the National Labor Relations Act and Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act.
Right to work
The state does have a right to work law. Closed shop and agency shop contracts are not authorized. The execution or application of agreements requiring membership in a labor organization or requiring the payment of fees or contributions in lieu of membership to a labor organization as a condition of employment are prohibited.
Public employment
South Dakota has specific labor relations and collective bargaining laws for public employees.
State
Contacts
Division of Labor and Management
National Labor Relations Board (Region 18)
Regulations
Labor unions, S.D. Codified Laws 60-9-1 et seq.
Collective bargaining, S.D. Codified Laws 60-9A-1 et seq.
Labor disputes, Picketing and Boycotts, S.D. Codified Laws 60-10-1 et seq.
Right to work
S.D. Codified Laws 60-9A-14
Public employees’ unions, S.D. Codified Laws 3-18-1