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PA HB2289

PA HB2289
Further providing for definitions; providing for notice and regulations; further providing for unfair labor practices and for representatives and elections; providing for initial collective bargaining agreement; and further providing for prevention of unfair labor practices and for penalties.


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Introduced
02/18/2020
In Committee
02/18/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

2019-2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act amending the act of June 1, 1937 (P.L.1168, No.294), known as the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Act, further providing for definitions; providing for notice and regulations; further providing for unfair labor practices and for representatives and elections; providing for initial collective bargaining agreement; and further providing for prevention of unfair labor practices and for penalties.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Act to further define "employee," provide for notice and regulations regarding employee rights, expand unfair labor practices, establish procedures for initial collective bargaining agreements, and enhance penalties for violations. Specifically, it clarifies the definition of an employee, requires employers to post and provide notices about employee rights, prohibits certain employer actions like coercing employees into waiving class or collective claims, and establishes a process for reaching initial collective bargaining agreements. The bill also increases penalties for unfair labor practices that result in serious economic harm to employees.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (34)

Last Action

Referred to LABOR AND INDUSTRY (on 02/18/2020)

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