On Wednesday, Senate Bill 362 passed the State House by 96 to 78 votes. The legislation, backed by Gov. Brian Kemp, is heading to his desk for a signature.
Under the bill, if workers want to unionize, they could only do so through a secret ballot union vote. If they sign union cards, something organizers consider a more accessible method, the company they work for cannot benefit from state economic incentives.
House Democrats say SB 362 violates federal law.
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