HF 2869

as introduced - 87th Legislature (2011 - 2012) Posted on 03/14/2012 11:39am

A bill for an act
relating to state government; prohibiting the state from purchasing products from
Crystal Sugar Cooperative or its subsidiaries until a certain date.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA:

Section 1. new text begin PROHIBITION ON OBTAINING GOODS FROM CRYSTAL SUGAR
COOPERATIVES.
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new text begin The state of Minnesota and its departments and agencies shall not purchase products
from Crystal Sugar or its subsidiaries until Crystal Sugar or its subsidiaries ceases all
alleged unfair labor practices, whether past or present, that are prohibited by the National
Labor Relations Act and rescinds the lockout of the workers with the purpose of resuming
negotiations resulting in a collective bargaining agreement.
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new text begin EFFECTIVE DATE. new text end

new text begin This section is effective the day following final enactment.
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