S 2178
Fire Fighters and EMS Employer-Employee Cooperation Act
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Bill overview
This bill, the Fire Fighters and EMS Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, aims to establish collective bargaining rights for firefighters and emergency medical services personnel employed by states and their political subdivisions. It tasks the Federal Labor Relations Authority with determining whether a state provides sufficient rights and responsibilities to these workers, including the right to organize, bargain, and have disputes resolved through arbitration. The bill also prohibits disruptive job actions designed to force agreements and seeks to encourage cooperation between employers and employees in the fire and EMS sector to ensure effective emergency response capabilities.
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Jon Tester
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