Public Payroll Deductions for Union Fees Stand After House Fails to Override Gov. Gordon's Veto

Public payroll deductions for union fees stand after House fails to override Gov. Gordon's veto

An effort to override Gov. Mark Gordon’s veto of a controversial bill to block public employers from administering voluntary payroll deductions for union membership fees failed to receive the necessary two-thirds vote Wednesday in the House. Proponents of House Bill 178, “Public unions-transparency and dues withdrawal limitations,” sponsored by Lusk Republican Rep. JD Williams, had two primary arguments: It’s not the proper role of public employ…

AFP-WY Bashes Gov. Gordon for Veto of Paycheck Protection Act

CHEYENNE, WY – Today, Americans for Prosperity-Wyoming (AFP-WY) criticized Governor Mark Gordon for his veto of H.B. 178, a crucial bill that would prevent the government from collecting dues from public sector employees for union dues and other private interests. AFP-WY State Director Tyler Lindholm gave the following statement:  “Gov. Gordon’s veto sends a resounding message that some taxpayer dollars are fine to use for subsidizing private in…

Governments Can Keep Collecting Union Dues After Gordon Vetoes Ban

Gov. Mark Gordon vetoed a bill Tuesday that would have barred Wyoming agencies from deducting union and political dues from paychecks. He said he’s frustrated with “the increasing trend of out-of-state interests influencing legislation.”