During the 2013 negotiations, the parties recognized that the MCO has challenged the application of Public Act 349 of 2012, the public sector “Right to Work” law, to employees in the classified service. The parties also recognized that the MCO and others have challenged the overall legality of Public Act 349.

This contract amends Article 5 consistent with Public Act 349, with the express understanding that the MCO maintains its challenges to the act, as set forth in the pending UAW, et al. v. Nino Green, et al., court of appeals No. 314781 (application for leave to appeal to Supreme Court filed Sept. 11, 2013).