An Act relative to the collective bargaining rights for employees of the committee for public counsel services
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
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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Sponsors
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8 on record
Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
David Henry Argosky LeBoeuf
James B. Eldridge
James J. O'Day
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