Unions - South Dakota

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

Federal

ContactNational Labor Relations Board

Regulations29 U.S.C. §§ 151-16929 U.S.C. §401 et seq.