The Oklahoma Senate has passed legislation to prohibit Oklahoma school districts from making payroll deductions to pay teacher union dues.
The Senate voted 27-16 for the House-passed bill Thursday and sent it to Gov. Mary Fallin to be signed into law.
The bill makes it illegal for any state agency to make payroll deductions for employees for membership dues in any organization that collectively bargains on behalf of its members.
The bill does not apply to state employees who are members of the Oklahoma Public Employees Association or to municipal employees like police or firefighters. However, it does apply to teachers who are members of the Oklahoma Education Association and the American Federation of Teachers.
Opponents say the bill unfairly singles out teachers.
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