Maryland 2023 Regular Session

Maryland Senate Bill SB298

Introduced
1/27/23  

Caption

State Personnel - Collective Bargaining - Supervisory and Managerial Employees

Impact

The passage of SB298 is set to have a significant impact on existing state labor laws, particularly the Maryland State Personnel and Pensions code. By introducing collective bargaining rights for previously excluded employee categories, it presents a shift toward enhancing workplace democracy within governmental functions. This change recognizes the importance of allowing supervisory and managerial personnel to have a voice in negotiations that directly affect their professional environments.

Summary

Senate Bill 298, titled 'State Personnel - Collective Bargaining - Supervisory and Managerial Employees', serves to extend collective bargaining rights to certain supervisory and managerial employees within the state government. Specifically, the bill advocates for the establishment of separate bargaining units tailored for these categories of employees, which would enable them to negotiate their work conditions, wages, and benefits more effectively. The intended effective date for the bill is October 1, 2023, indicating a structured rollout of these changes.

Contention

Debate surrounding SB298 is anticipated, primarily around the implications of conferring collective bargaining rights to supervisory and managerial employees. Supporters argue that such rights are essential for fair labor practices while critics contend that it could lead to conflicts of interest, as these employees may have supervisory authority over their peers. Opponents fear this could undermine the efficiency of management structures within state departments, potentially creating challenges in operational continuity and oversight.

Companion Bills

MD HB183

Crossfiled State Personnel - Collective Bargaining - Supervisory and Managerial Employees

Previously Filed As

MD HB183

State Personnel - Collective Bargaining - Supervisory and Managerial Employees

MD SB192

State Personnel - Collective Bargaining - Supervisory Employees

MD HB260

State Personnel - Collective Bargaining - Supervisory Employees

MD SB118

State Personnel - Collective Bargaining

MD HB751

State Personnel - Collective Bargaining

MD HB661

State Personnel - Collective Bargaining - Faculty

MD SB750

State Personnel - Collective Bargaining - Part-Time Faculty

MD SB247

State Personnel – Collective Bargaining – Faculty, Part–Time Faculty, and Graduate Assistants

MD HB275

State Personnel - Collective Bargaining - Faculty, Part-Time Faculty, and Graduate Assistants

MD HB211

State Personnel - Collective Bargaining - Graduate Assistants

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