H.R.980 - Federal Government - To provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their political subdivisions.

To provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their political subdivisions. 7/17/2007--Passed House amended.    (There are 2 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was reported to the House on July 13, 2007. The summary of that version is repeated here.) Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act of 2007 - Provides collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by states or local governments. Directs the Federal Labor Relations Authority (Authority) to determine whether state law provides specified rights and responsibilities for public safety officers, including: (1) granting public safety employees the right to form and join a labor organization which excludes management and supervisory employees, and which is, or seeks to be, recognized as the exclusive bargaining agent for such employees; and (2) requiring public safety employers to recognize [...]

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