Minnesota § 179.42 - UNLAWFUL ACT AND UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICE
Full text of Minnesota Minnesota Statutes § 179.42 — UNLAWFUL ACT AND UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICE, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 179.42. UNLAWFUL ACT AND UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICE
It is an unlawful act and an unfair labor practice for any person or organization to combine with another, to cause loss or injury to an employer, to refuse to handle or work on particular goods or equipment or perform services for an employer, or to withhold patronage, or to induce, or to attempt to induce, another to withhold patronage or other business intercourse, for the purpose of inducing or coercing such employer to persuade or otherwise encourage or discourage its employees to join or to refrain from joining any labor union or organization or for the purpose of coercing such employer's employees to join or refrain from joining any labor union or organization.
History:
1947 c 486 s 3; 1986 c 444
Official Publication of the State of Minnesota
Revisor of Statutes
Source: official Minnesota text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Minnesota § 179.42
What does Minnesota Statutes § 179.42 cover?
Section 179.42 ("UNLAWFUL ACT AND UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICE") is part of the Minnesota Statutes, the codified statutory law of Minnesota. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Minnesota § 179.42?
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