Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session

Michigan House Bill HR0152

Introduced
8/19/25  

Caption

A resolution opposing any further action by the Trump administration to eliminate the livelihoods of federal workers without just cause and take away their right to organize and collectively bargain.

Impact

The bill articulates concerns about recent executive actions by the Trump administration, particularly focusing on an executive order issued on March 27, 2025, which banned collective bargaining for approximately one million federal employees. This action is portrayed as a violation of workers' rights that could lead to unjust job terminations without necessary cause or due process. By affirming the need for just cause in employment decisions, the resolution calls for greater respect and support for federal workers in their employment conditions.

Summary

House Resolution 152 expresses strong opposition to any actions taken by the Trump administration that would undermine the livelihoods of federal workers and strip away their rights to organize and collectively bargain. The resolution emphasizes the vital role that federal employees play in delivering support for various government functions including military support and veterans' care, highlighting their contributions to society and the economy. It stresses the inherent rights of these workers to fair treatment and protection against unjust termination.

Contention

Resolution HR0152 underscores the conflict between administrative policies and workers’ rights, framing the issue as one of fairness and integrity in government employment practices. Supporters argue that federal employees deserve protections that prevent arbitrary and capricious actions from the government, which they view as violations of democratic principles. Critics may see the resolution as politically motivated, aligning against the Trump administration's policies, but it reflects broader concerns about worker protections and the integrity of federal employment.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

MI HR245

Designating the week of June 9 through 13, 2025, as "Union Organizing Week" in Pennsylvania, in honor of those workers who have fought for their right to organize and bargain collectively at their workplace.

MI SR123

Designating the week of June 9 through 13, 2025, as "Union Organizing Week" in Pennsylvania, in honor of those workers who have fought for their right to organize and bargain collectively at their workplace.

MI SB1523

Relating To Private Sector Collective Bargaining Rights.

MI SB1523

Relating To Private Sector Collective Bargaining Rights.

MI SR0104

A resolution to urge the President and United States Congress to reverse the Trump Administration’s actions causing skyrocketing energy costs.

MI HR0168

A resolution to urge the Trump-Vance Administration to cease and desist from their radical policies of state socialism, including the partial nationalization of Intel Corporation, and encourage the federal government to refrain from any further nationalization of private corporations, so that free market capitalism may flourish in Michigan and across the United States.

MI SB417

Public Officers and Employees; public employees to self-organize or to be represented by a labor organization and bargain collectively with the state; authorize

MI HB263

In definitions, further providing for the definition of "maintenance of membership"; in employee rights, further providing for lawful activities and providing for rights and privileges and for civil actions; and, in scope of bargaining, further providing for proper subjects of bargaining.

MI SJR2

Classified workers’ rights.

MI HR0295

A resolution calling on residents, employers, and community organizations in the state of Michigan to promote awareness of workers’ rights and protections in the workplace.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.