Minimum Collective Bargaining Rights for State and Local First Responders.
This Act establishes minimum federal standards for collective bargaining rights for public safety officers, including police, firefighters, and EMS employees, employed by state and local governments. The goal is to enhance labor-management cooperation, ensuring stability and quality in essential emergency services crucial for public safety. States that fail to meet these minimum standards will be subject to federal collective bargaining procedures overseen by the Federal Labor Relations Authority.
Key points
Guarantees first responders the right to form unions and negotiate wages, hours, and working conditions with their public employers.
Mandates binding interest arbitration to resolve negotiation deadlocks, aiming to prevent prolonged disputes that could disrupt emergency services.
Existing state laws that provide comparable or greater rights for public safety officers remain in effect and are not preempted by this federal law.
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