Revises provisions governing collective bargaining. (BDR 23-155)
AN ACT relating to collective bargaining; authorizing collective bargaining for certain state employees; providing for the recognition of professional organizations; providing for the establishment of bargaining units and the designation of exclusive representatives; establishing certain rights for professional organizations and professional employees; establishing procedures for collective bargaining and for making collective bargaining agreements; authorizing the Government Employee-Management Relations Board to collect certain fees; prohibiting certain practices relating to collective bargaining; authorizing a state professional employer to use the services of the Division of Human Resource Management of the Department of Administration and the Attorney General for certain purposes; authorizing the Board of Regents of the University of Nevada to conduct collective bargaining negotiations and enter into collective bargaining agreements with certain employees; providing a civil penalty; making appropriations; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
AB224A aims to update the rules around collective bargaining for certain state employees. It would recognize professional organizations, set up bargaining units, and designate exclusive representatives for these groups. The bill also establishes rights for professional organizations and employees, outlines procedures for collective bargaining, and authorizes the Government Employee-Management Relations Board to collect fees. It prohibits specific practices in collective bargaining and allows the Board of Regents to negotiate with certain employees. There is a civil penalty for violations, and it includes funding provisions.
This bill would affect state employees who are part of professional organizations. It seeks to give them more say in negotiations with their employers, potentially improving working conditions and benefits. The bill also involves the state's governing bodies in the process of collective bargaining agreements.
As of February 6, 2025, the bill was read in the Assembly but did not move forward for further consideration. It was returned from the Secretary of State on February 3, 2025, and scheduled for special order on February 6, 2025, but ultimately failed to proceed.
