Wisconsin Assembly Bill AB906

Wisconsin 2023-2024 Regular Session

• Introduced: 1/4/24
• Refer: 1/4/24
• Failed: 4/15/24

Caption

Ratification of the agreement negotiated between the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System and the Wisconsin State Building Trades Negotiating Committee, for the 2023-24 fiscal year, covering employees in the building trades crafts collective bargaining unit, and authorizing an expenditure of funds. (FE)

Impact

The ratification of this agreement as outlined in AB906 will solidify the contractual terms agreed upon between the state and its employees in the building trades. By authorizing the funding for this collective bargaining agreement, the legislation ensures that the rights and working conditions negotiated by the union will be upheld. This aligns with the principles of state labor relations, emphasizing the importance of collective agreements in maintaining fair labor practices and supporting the livelihoods of state employees in the building trades.

Summary

Assembly Bill 906 is legislation aimed at ratifying the collective bargaining agreement reached between the Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System and the Wisconsin State Building Trades Negotiating Committee for the fiscal year 2023-24. This agreement is significant as it impacts employees within the building trades crafts collective bargaining unit, which plays a crucial role in the construction and maintenance sectors within the state. The bill allows for the necessary funding expenditures to fulfill the terms of this agreement, drawn from previously appropriated funds.

Contention

While the bill primarily serves to ratify an agreement that has already been negotiated, potential areas of contention may arise from stakeholders who might disagree with the specific terms of the agreement or how it affects funding allocations. Legislative discussions could include debates on whether the terms sufficiently meet the needs of the workers, as well as the broader implications for state budgets and how these expenditures will affect other funding priorities within the state.