Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District: employee relations.
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Fiscal committee
No
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No
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Enrolled
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill grants the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) jurisdiction to enforce certain employee relations rules and regulations within the Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District. Specifically, it allows PERB to investigate and address unfair labor practice charges, subject to an exclusive representative’s selection. The bill also establishes procedures for notifying employees of proposed changes to their representation, and provides a process for challenging PERB decisions through a petition for extraordinary relief in court. Finally, it ensures that the state will reimburse the district for any costs associated with these new requirements.
Key provisions
- PERB gains jurisdiction to enforce specific employee relations rules within the transit district.
- An exclusive representative can select a bargaining unit for PERB jurisdiction.
- The district must provide written notice to the exclusive representative before making changes to employee representation.
- Charging parties can petition for extraordinary relief from PERB decisions.
- A court can enforce PERB decisions if the time to petition for relief has expired.
- The bill includes a finding that a special statute is necessary due to the district’s unique needs.
- The state will reimburse the district for any mandated costs associated with the bill.
Who is affected
- Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District Employees
- Public Employment Relations Board (PERB)
- Transit District Riders
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