Chapter 185 — Employees Permitted to Organize

185.01 Employees Permitted to Organize Workers in Minnesota have the right to form and join labor unions. They can organize to shorten work hours, increase … 185.02 Restraining Order or Injunction, When Not Issued Courts in Minnesota generally cannot issue restraining orders or injunctions in disputes between employers and employees … 185.03 Not to Be Issued to Prevent Termination of Employment Courts cannot issue orders that stop workers from quitting their jobs, recommending others quit, peacefully picketing, … 185.04 Labor Not a Commodity or Article of Commerce Minnesota law declares that human labor is not a commodity or article of commerce. The right to work, change jobs, or do … 185.05 Indictment, When Not to Be Returned Workers cannot be criminally charged for making agreements with other workers to reduce work hours, increase wages, or … 185.06 Power of Executive Department or Courts Not Curtailed Under Certain Conditions; Criminal Syndicalism The labor protections in sections 185.01 to 185.06 do not prevent the government or courts from acting when there is … 185.07 Jurisdiction of Court Limited Minnesota courts cannot issue restraining orders or injunctions in labor disputes unless they follow the specific … 185.08 Public Policy Declared Minnesota's public policy supports workers' right to organize, choose their own representatives, and negotiate working … 185.09 Certain Acts Not Enforceable Contracts that require workers to agree not to join a union or to quit a union as a condition of employment are … 185.10 Restraining Orders, When Not Issued Courts cannot issue orders in labor disputes that stop workers from quitting, refusing to work, joining a union, … 185.11 Restraining Orders or Injunctions Not Issued on Certain Grounds Courts cannot issue restraining orders or injunctions against workers in a labor dispute just because they are acting … 185.12 Associations Not Responsible for Acts of Individuals Unions and their officers are not automatically responsible for the illegal acts of individual members. A union can only … 185.13 Limited Jurisdiction of Court in Certain Cases Before a court can issue an injunction in a labor dispute, it must hold a hearing with witness testimony and … 185.14 Findings of Fact Basis of Injunctions or Restraining Orders Every injunction or restraining order in a labor dispute must be based on written findings of fact filed in the court … 185.15 Court to Certify Proceedings on Appeal When a court grants or denies a temporary injunction in a labor dispute, either side can immediately appeal. The court … 185.16 Right to Speedy Trial Anyone charged with contempt of court in a labor dispute case has the right to a speedy public trial by jury in the … 185.17 Proceedings in Contempt Cases If someone is held in contempt of court in a labor dispute and the contempt charge stems from an attack on the judge's … 185.18 Definitions This section defines important terms used in the labor dispute laws (sections 185.07 to 185.19). It explains what counts … 185.19 Application of Sections 185.07 to 185.18 The labor dispute injunction protections in sections 185.07 through 185.18 do not apply to police officers, … 185.20 Injunctions Between Employers in Labor Disputes When a group of employers have a written agreement setting minimum wages, hours, or working conditions, any employer in … 185.21 This section has been consolidated into section 185.20, subdivision 2, and is no longer a standalone provision. 185.22 This section has been consolidated into section 185.20, subdivision 3, and is no longer a standalone provision.