Iowa Code

Iowa Code § 731.4 (2026)

Union dues as prerequisite to employment — prohibited

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It shall be unlawful for any person, firm, association, labor organization or corporation, or political subdivision, either directly or indirectly, or in any manner or by any means as a prerequisite to or a condition of employment to require any person to pay dues, charges, fees, contributions, fines or assessments to any labor union, labor association or labor organization. [C50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, §736A.4; C79, 81, §731.4]

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 3 cases, 2004–2016 · leading case: James M. Sweeney v. Michael R. Pence, 767 F.3d 654 (7th Cir. 2014).

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James M. Sweeney v. Michael R. Pence, 767 F.3d 654 (7th Cir. 2014). “§ 34-6-22 (1947); Iowa Code § 731.4 (en *663 acted 1947, renumbered 1977); Neb.”

Delaney v. Int'l Union Uaw Local No. 94 of John Deere Mfg. Co., 675 N.W.2d 832 (Iowa 2004). · cites it 2× “The plaintiffs filed a lawsuit in the district court against the union and its president in July 2001, claiming defamation, intentional infliction of emotional distress, extortion, “interference with employment and economic relationship,” and violation of Iowa’s right-to-work…”

Int'l Union of Operating Engineers Local 370 v. Wasden, 217 F. Supp. 3d 1209 (D. Idaho 2016). “§ 4103 (3) (2000); Iowa Code § 731.4 (transferred 1977); La.”

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