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RI S0712

RI S0712
Union Representation


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Introduced
03/21/2019
In Committee
06/19/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
07/08/2019

Introduced Session

2019 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Clarifies the rights and options of government employees who decide not to join their employer's exclusive bargaining unit.

AI Summary

This bill clarifies the rights and options of government employees who decide not to join their employer's exclusive bargaining unit. Specifically, it allows the exclusive bargaining representative organization to charge non-members a reasonable fee for representing them in grievances and arbitrations at their request. The bill also requires the employer to notify the exclusive bargaining unit representative organization whenever a new employee is hired in the bargaining unit. Additionally, it specifies that membership in any labor or employee organization is determined by each individual employee, and that supervisory employees cannot discriminate against employees based on their union membership.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Signed by Governor (on 07/08/2019)

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