Union workers back California ban on ‘captive audience’ meetings

Last week Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz proudly touted his state’s ban on “captive audience meetings” for union workers at a rally in Los Angeles. Now, California workers are urging state legislators to approve a similar ban before the Aug. 31 deadline to pass bills.

Union members are backing state Senate Bill 399, which would make it illegal for employers to discipline workers who refuse to participate in political or religious meetings, such as mandatory meetings to pressure staff to abandon unionizing efforts.