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Tell State Representatives to Vote NO on HB 1217.
HB 1217:
- Violates equal protection: It singles out education unions while exempting other public employee groups like law enforcement and firefighters.
- Weakens contract law: It undermines negotiated agreements, threatening the enforceability of contracts across South Dakota.
- Unworkable in practice: It makes it impossible for organizations to meet their legal duty to represent all employees.
- Invites costly lawsuits: Enforcement relies on litigation, draining school funds away from classrooms.
- Chills free speech: It discourages educators from speaking up or organizing, infringing on protected rights.
Urge a NO vote on HB 1217!