Revises provisions relating to public employees. (BDR 23-953)
AN ACT relating to public employees; revising the definition of employee for purposes of collective bargaining for state employees to include category I, II and III peace officers who are in the unclassified service of the State; and providing other matters properly relating thereto.
The bill proposes to change the rules about who is considered an employee for collective bargaining, specifically for state workers. This includes adding category I, II, and III peace officers who are part of the state's unclassified service. Collective bargaining is when workers come together to negotiate with their employer about things like pay and working conditions.
This change would affect state employees and peace officers in categories I, II, and III who are in the unclassified service. This means they would now have the right to collectively bargain with their employers, which could impact their work conditions and benefits.
As of February 11, 2025, the bill was read but did not move forward for further consideration. It was previously returned from the Secretary of State and scheduled for special consideration on February 11, 2025, at 11:15 a.m., but ultimately failed.
