Labor: collective bargaining; exclusive bargaining representative of public employees; allow the commission to certify labor organization as based on petition and hearing. Amends secs. 12 & 14 of 1947 PA 336 (MCL 423.212 & 423.214).
Impact
The proposed amendments could have significant implications on the dynamics of labor relations in the public sector. They aim to streamline the process of recognizing labor organizations and ensuring that public employees have a clear channel through which they can advocate for their representation. By establishing clearer guidelines, the bill hopes to enhance the ability of employees to assert their rights and have their preferences accurately reflected in collective bargaining agreements.
Summary
House Bill 4454 seeks to amend the 1947 Public Act 336 by revising how public employees may petition for representation in collective bargaining arrangements. Specifically, the bill outlines the process by which either public employees or labor organizations can file a petition to the commission, alleging that a significant portion of employees within a bargaining unit desire representation. The commission is mandated to investigate these claims, conduct hearings, and if warranted, certify the organization as the exclusive bargaining representative of the employees if more than 50% are in favor.
Contention
Notably, the legislation may face contention regarding the potential impact on existing collective bargaining agreements and the rights of public employees. Critics may argue that the bill could undermine established agreements by allowing for frequent challenges to representation status, which could disrupt ongoing negotiations. There is also concern that the bill may marginalize smaller labor organizations that may struggle to gather the necessary support to assert their claims, thereby concentrating power within larger unions.
Labor: collective bargaining; exclusive bargaining representative of public employees; allow the commission to certify labor organization as based on petition and hearing. Amends secs. 12 & 14 of 1947 PA 336 (MCL 423.212 & 423.214).
Labor: collective bargaining; bargaining representatives; require to represent only those public employees who voted for or authorized representation from the bargaining representative. Amends secs. 1, 10 & 11 of 1947 PA 336 (MCL 432.201 et seq.) & adds sec. 11a.
Labor: collective bargaining; definition of public employee in 1947 PA 336; remove exclusion of certain graduate assistants from. Amends sec. 1 of 1947 PA 336 (MCL 423.201).
Labor: collective bargaining; requirement for agency fee for nonunion members; allow in bargaining agreements and as condition of employment in public sector. Amends secs. 9, 10 & 15 of 1947 PA 336 (MCL 423.209 et seq.).
Labor: collective bargaining; requirement for agency fee for nonunion members; allow in bargaining agreements and as condition of employment in public sector. Amends secs. 9, 10 & 15 of 1947 PA 336 (MCL 423.209 et seq.).
Labor: collective bargaining; collective bargaining rights for graduate assistants and student athletes; provide for. Amends sec. 1 of 1947 PA 336 (MCL 423.201).
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