Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act: securing collective bargaining rights.
This Act aims to secure the rights of public employees nationwide to organize, act concertedly, and bargain collectively regarding wages and working conditions. If a state's laws do not meet these federal minimum standards, the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) will step in to administer and enforce these rights. This legislation grants public workers federal protection in negotiations, potentially impacting their employment terms.
Key points
Establishes federal minimum standards for collective bargaining rights for public employees (e.g., right to form unions, negotiate wages, hours, and conditions of employment).
If state laws fail to substantially provide these minimum standards, the Federal Labor Relations Authority (FLRA) will administer and enforce these rights in that state.
Requires mechanisms for resolving negotiation impasses, such as mediation, fact-finding, or binding arbitration.
Prohibits lockouts and strikes for emergency services employees and law enforcement officers if such actions would measurably disrupt public safety services.
Status:
Expired
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