HB1189 - Tennessee: County Government, Firefighters, Municipal Government

Companion Bill SB1505. Firefighters - Provides for certain negotiations between firefighters and local governments. - Amends TCA Title 7, Chapter 51. Fiscal Summary for *HB1189 / SB1505 Increase Local Govt. Expenditures* - Exceeds $100,000 Bill Summary for *HB1189 / SB1505 This bill gives the employees of fire departments the right to self-organization, to form or be assisted by organizations, to negotiate through representatives, and to engage in other concerted activities for the purpose of professional negotiations or other aid and protection. This bill does not annul or modify any agreement already entered into between a municipality and a professional employees' organization, but when that agreement is terminated the recognition of any subsequent professional employees' organization would be governed by this bill. RECOGNITION OF PROFESSIONAL [...]

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