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PA HB2048

PA HB2048
In definitions, further providing for definitions; and, in scope of bargaining, providing for political contributions.


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Introduced
11/04/2021
In Committee
11/04/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
11/30/2022

Introduced Session

2021-2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Amending the act of July 23, 1970 (P.L.563, No.195), entitled "An act establishing rights in public employes to organize and bargain collectively through selected representatives; defining public employes to include employes of nonprofit organizations and institutions; providing compulsory mediation and fact-finding, for collective bargaining impasses; providing arbitration for certain public employes for collective bargaining impasses; defining the scope of collective bargaining; establishing unfair employe and employer practices; prohibiting strikes for certain public employes; permitting strikes under limited conditions; providing penalties for violations; and establishing procedures for implementation," in definitions, further providing for definitions; and, in scope of bargaining, providing for political contributions.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Public Employe Relations Act by adding a definition of "political contribution" and prohibiting public employers from deducting money or funds for political contributions from the wages of public employees, except as required by a valid collective bargaining agreement entered into before the effective date of this bill. The bill does not apply to public employees who are not permitted to strike under the Public Employe Relations Act or the Policemen and Firemen Collective Bargaining Act.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (17)

Last Action

Laid on the table (on 06/08/2022)

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