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PA HB658
PA HB658Further 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
02/26/2021
02/26/2021
In Committee
02/26/2021
02/26/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
11/30/2022
11/30/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 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 the term "employee" and expand protections for workers. Key provisions include:
- Requiring employers to post notices informing employees of their rights under the Act and provide a voter list to a labor organization that has petitioned to represent the employees.
- Expanding the definition of "unfair labor practices" to prohibit employers from coercing employees into waiving their rights to pursue collective or class claims, and imposing penalties for such violations.
- Establishing procedures for the certification of a labor organization as the exclusive bargaining representative, including provisions for initial collective bargaining agreements and the setting aside of elections in cases of employer interference.
- Increasing the remedies available to the Labor Relations Board for unfair labor practices, including the ability to award back pay, front pay, and liquidated damages, and imposing civil penalties on employers.
- Allowing individual employees to bring civil actions for unfair labor practices and seek damages, including punitive damages in certain cases.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (42)
Dan Williams (D)*,
Jessica Benham (D),
Joe Ciresi (D),
Scott Conklin (D),
Martell Covington (D),
Austin Davis (D),
Dave Delloso (D),
Anthony DeLuca (D),
Bob Freeman (D),
Nancy Guenst (D),
Pat Harkins (D),
Carol Hill-Evans (D),
Joe Hohenstein (D),
Kristine Howard (D),
Mary Isaacson (D),
Malcolm Kenyatta (D),
Emily Kinkead (D),
Stephen Kinsey (D),
Rick Krajewski (D),
Summer Lee (D),
Maureen Madden (D),
Steve Malagari (D),
Jeanne McNeill (D),
Dan Miller (D),
Ed Neilson (D),
Napoleon Nelson (D),
Jenn O'Mara (D),
Danielle Otten (D),
Eddie Pashinski (D),
Nickolas Pisciottano (D),
Chris Rabb (D),
Mark Rozzi (D),
Ben Sanchez (D),
Mike Schlossberg (D),
Pete Schweyer (D),
Melissa Shusterman (D),
Brian Sims (D),
Pam Snyder (D),
Mike Sturla (D),
Perry Warren (D),
Joseph Webster (D),
Michael Zabel (D),
Last Action
Referred to LABOR AND INDUSTRY (on 02/26/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2021&sind=0&body=H&type=B&bn=658 | 02/25/2021 |
| Bill | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2021&sessInd=0&billBody=H&billTyp=B&billNbr=0658&pn=0621 | 02/27/2021 |
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