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Federal Minimum Standards for State and Local Public Employee Collective Bargaining.

This Act establishes federal minimum standards guaranteeing state and local public employees the right to organize and collectively bargain over wages and working conditions. If a state's laws fail to meet these standards, the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) will step in to administer these rights. This ensures public sector workers nationwide have strong, uniform tools to negotiate better terms, though strikes that disrupt essential emergency services are prohibited.
Key points
Guarantees public employees the right to form unions and negotiate contracts regarding pay, hours, and working conditions nationwide.
The Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) enforces these rights in states that do not provide adequate collective bargaining protections.
Prohibits strikes or lockouts by emergency services and law enforcement if they measurably disrupt public safety operations.
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Print number: 118_HR_8426
Sponsor: Rep. Cartwright, Matt [D-PA-8]
Process start date: 2024-05-16