S 1873
An Act relative to the collective bargaining rights for employees of the committee for public counsel services
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Bill overview
This bill seeks to establish and strengthen the collective bargaining rights for employees of the Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS). It aims to ensure that CPCS employees have the ability to negotiate with their employer regarding wages, benefits, and working conditions. The bill builds upon previous legislative efforts to address this issue.
Key provisions
- Grants collective bargaining rights to CPCS employees.
- Allows CPCS employees to form and join unions.
- Establishes procedures for collective bargaining negotiations.
- Protects employees’ rights to engage in concerted activities.
- Requires the CPCS to bargain in good faith.
- Defines the scope of CPCS employees covered by the bill.
- Addresses dispute resolution mechanisms related to bargaining.
Who is affected
- Employees of the Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS)
- Union representatives
- The Committee for Public Counsel Services (CPCS)
Notable changes
- This bill builds on prior attempts to secure collective bargaining rights for CPCS employees.
- It clarifies and expands upon existing collective bargaining protections.
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Primary sponsor
Jason M. Lewis
Cosponsors
David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf
James B. Eldridge
James C. Arena-DeRosa
James J. O'Day
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Bill S.1873 194th (Current)
An Act relative to the collective bargaining rights for employees of the committee for public counsel services
By Mr. Lewis, a petition (accompanied by bill, Senate, No. 1873) of Jason M. Lewis and James B. Eldridge for legislation relative to collective bargaining rights for employees of the committee for public counsel services. Public Service.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Jason M. Lewis Status: Referred to Senate Committee on Ways and Means
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Bill History
Displaying 5 actions for Bill S.1873
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Referred to the committee on Public Service |
| 2/27/2025 | House | House concurred |
| 9/11/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-2 |
| 9/22/2025 | Joint | Hearing rescheduled to 09/22/2025 from 01:00 PM-03:10 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time |
| 11/13/2025 | Senate | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means |
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