SB1115 - Missouri: SB1115 - Creates a collective bargaining process for public employees

SB 1115 - This act creates a collective bargaining process for public employees. Under the act, the Commissioner of Administration shall appoint a chief negotiator to represent the state in negotiating and administering all labor contracts entered into by the state. Employees may refuse to join employee organizations. Those who join the organizations and object to the fees are afforded certain protections. Certain individuals are not allowed to join the employee organizations including elected officials, representatives of a public body, confidential employees, students working part-time, temporary employees, judges, employees of a legislative body, and patients and inmates. Bargaining units recognized prior to May 29, 2007, and certain units established before the board promulgates rules shall continue to be recognized and all agreements in place upon the effective date will continue to be binding. The State Board of Mediation is charged with recognizing appropriate bargaining [...]

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