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HomePublic Utilities CodeDiv. 10Pt. 12Ch. 6Art. 1§ 100303 Labor Organization Membership Discrimination

§ 100303 Labor Organization Membership Discrimination

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§ 100303 Labor Organization Membership Discrimination

This law says the VTA can't make deals with groups that unfairly exclude people, and the VTA can't treat employees unfairly based on things like race or religion.

Key Takeaways

  • •The VTA can't team up with groups that exclude people unfairly.
  • •The VTA can't treat employees badly because of things like their race, religion, or disability.
  • •Groups can still kick out people who want to violently overthrow the government.

Example

A union refuses to let someone join because of their race.

The VTA can't work with that union because it's breaking the rules by being unfair.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 100303 Labor Organization Membership Discrimination

(a) A contract or agreement shall not be made with any labor organization, association, group, or individual that denies membership on any basis listed in subdivision (a) of Section 12940 of the Government Code, as those bases are defined in Sections 12926 and 12926.1 of the Government Code. However, the organization may preclude from membership any individual who advocates the overthrow of the government by force or violence. (b) The VTA shall not discriminate with regard to employment against any person on any basis listed in subdivision (a) of Section 12940 of the Government Code, as those bases are defined in Sections 12926 and 12926.1 of the Government Code, except as otherwise provided in Section 12940 of the Government Code. (Amended by Stats. 2016, Ch. 381, Sec. 71. (AB 2196) Effective January 1, 2017.)

Last verified: January 11, 2026

Key Terms

contract or agreementlabor organizationdenies membershipSection 12940 of the Government CodeSections 12926 and 12926.

Related Statutes

  • § 103403 Labor Organization Contracting Prohibition
  • § 102402 Employee Organization Anti-Discrimination Rules
  • § 100302 Collective Bargaining Requirements
  • § 103402 Public Employee Collective Bargaining
  • § 120504 Labor Contract Anti-Discrimination Rules

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Public Utilities Code. Section 100303.
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