A bill to amend 1947 PA 336, entitled “An act to prohibit strikes by certain public employees; to provide review from disciplinary action with respect thereto; to provide for the mediation of grievances and the holding of elections; to declare and protect the rights and privileges of public employees; to require certain provisions in collective bargaining agreements; to prescribe means of enforcement and penalties for the violation of the provisions of this act; and to make appropriations,” by amending sections 1, 10, and 11 (MCL 423.201, 423.210, and 423.211), section 1 as amended by 2014 PA 414 and section 10 as amended by 2023 PA 9, and by adding section 11a.
The bills clarifies definitions related to bargaining representatives, the employment relations commission, and various public employees and employers, with an emphasis on the education sector. The bill delineates exceptions for certain individuals from being classified as public employees and specifies the rights and restrictions concerning strikes, particularly for public school employees. It outlines prohibited actions by public employers and labor organizations, ensuring the protection of employees' rights and detailing the conditions under which public employers may engage with labor organizations, including the handling of dues and service fees.
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Referred to the Committee on Government Operations
