§ 404. Recognition of unions or endorsement of union activities

Cite as: 40 CNCA § 404

A. Nothing herein, or any activity by the TERO authorized hereby, shall constitute official Cherokee Nation recognition of any union or endorsement of any union activities within the Cherokee Nation. Nothing herein bars any employer, Cherokee Nation or its entities, from recognizing any union.

B. Neither the TERO, including any employer or agent thereof, nor any Cherokee Nation entity, shall engage in any activity constituting opposition to or endorsement of any union activities among employees of any employer covered by this Act. Nothing herein shall restrain any elected official of the Cherokee Nation from endorsing or opposing such union activities.

C. Any prohibition against endorsement of any union activities in this section shall not include the provision of any assistance to any Cherokee Nation citizen to utilize any apprentice or job training program operated by any union or union-affiliated entity.

Historical Data

LA 38–05, eff. November 17, 2005. Amended LA 30–12, eff. September 12, 2012; LA 01–14, eff. March 21, 2014.