Bill > HB05270

This bill aims to protect the rights of public employees to join or support unions. The key provisions include: 1. Requiring public employers to provide certain information (name, job title, work location, etc.) about newly hired employees to the exclusive representative of a public employee organization, and to give the exclusive representative access to new employee orientations. 2. Granting the exclusive representative the right to communicate with and meet with bargaining unit members, use the employer's email systems, and use government buildings and facilities for meetings. 3. Allowing employees to authorize payroll deductions for union dues and requiring employers to honor such authorizations. 4. Prohibiting employers from deterring or discouraging employees from joining or supporting a union, and making it a prohibited practice for employers to engage in such anti-union activities. Overall, the bill aims to strengthen the rights and access of public sector unions to their represented employees.

Labor and Employment

Labor and Public Employees Committee (J)

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