Labor: collective bargaining; poster of collective bargaining rights; require certain employers to display at work sites and provide to employees. Amends 1939 PA 176 (MCL 423.1 - 423.30) by adding sec. 8.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Joey Andrews and 7 co-sponsors

Michigan employers would be required to display and digitally provide a NLRA rights poster at all worksites, in English with translations on request.

bill electronically reproduced 06/09/2026

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Purpose and intent

HB 6056 proposes to require certain Michigan employers to display and provide employees with a poster describing employee rights under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). The bill aims to improve awareness of collective bargaining rights and related protections by mandating both physical display at work sites and digital access through internal channels.

Key provisions

Sec. 8a(1) Employer duties

Display requirement: At each work site, in a prominent location accessible to all employees.
Digital access: Provide the same poster to each employee in a digital format via internal website or email.

Sec. 8a(2) Poster content

The poster must describe all rights granted to employees under the NLRA (29 USC 151-169).
Language: English, with translations available in any other language requested by a labor organization or employer.
Creation: The Michigan Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity (DLEO) must create the poster using NLRA materials (and may consult the National Labor Relations Board for assistance).

Sec. 8a(3) Civil penalties

First violation: $5,000 fine.
Second or subsequent violations: $10,000 fine.

Sec. 8a(4) Enforcement and funds

Civil actions may be brought by the county prosecutor where the violation occurred or by the Michigan Attorney General to collect fines.
Fines collected are deposited into the state General Fund.

Affected entities

Employers in Michigan (the bill does not specify thresholds, so it could apply to a broad range of employers with work sites in the state).

Employees who would receive the poster and digital copy outlining NLRA rights.

The Department of Labor and Economic Opportunity, which would produce and provide the mandated poster (including translations and guidance).

Prosecutors and the Attorney General, who would enforce penalties and collect civil fines.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Status: Introduced and referred to the Committee on Government Operations (as of the latest action in June 2026).

Effective date: The bill text does not specify an effective date or phase-in period; if enacted, the effective date would typically be set in the bill’s final language or by separate implementation rules.

Enforcement: Civil penalties are specified, with enforcement by local prosecutors or the state Attorney General; fines go to the General Fund.

Potential impact and considerations

Employee rights awareness: The poster would standardize and publicize NLRA rights, potentially increasing awareness among the workforce.

Compliance burden: Employers would incur costs and administrative steps to display and distribute the poster in multiple languages and maintain digital access.

Penalties: The specified fines create a deterrent against non-compliance, with higher penalties for repeat violations.

Language accessibility: The bill emphasizes multilingual availability, aligning with diverse workforces.

Administrative process: The DLEO’s role in producing the poster could involve coordination with the NLRB to ensure accuracy and consistency with federal standards.

If you’d like, I can compare this bill to existing Michigan requirements or summarize potential fiscal implications based on typical enforcement and administration costs.