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Introduced
02/06/2023
02/06/2023
In Committee
02/06/2023
02/06/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
04/10/2023
04/10/2023
Introduced Session
2023 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT concerning Public Libraries - Collective Bargaining FOR the purpose of authorizing employees of certain public libraries to form, join, and participate in an employee organization and engage in certain other activities related to collective bargaining; requiring certain employers and certified exclusive representatives to engage in good faith bargaining; establishing a collective bargaining process for employees of certain public libraries; establishing a process for resolving impasses during collective bargaining; prohibiting employers and employee organizations from engaging in certain actions regarding the exercise of an employee’s rights under this Act; prohibiting employees and employee organizations from engaging in certain actions related to strikes, work stoppages, boycotts, and lockouts; and generally relating to collective bargaining for employees of public libraries. BY adding to Article - Education Section 23-901 through 23-914 to be under the new subtitle “Subtitle 9. Public Libraries - Collective Bargaining” Annotated Code of Maryland (2022 Replacement Volume)
AI Summary
This bill authorizes employees of certain public libraries to form, join, and participate in employee organizations for the purpose of collective bargaining. The bill establishes a collective bargaining process, including requirements for good faith bargaining, impasse resolution procedures, and limits on employer and employee organization conduct. The bill also prohibits employees and employee organizations from engaging in strikes, work stoppages, and other prohibited actions. The bill takes effect on October 1, 2023 and does not apply to employers and employees already authorized to engage in collective bargaining under state or local law prior to that date.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate Finance Hearing (13:00:00 3/10/2023 ) (on 03/10/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0680?ys=2023RS |
| Vote Image | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/votes_comm/sb0680_fin.pdf |
| BillText | https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/2023RS/bills/sb/sb0680f.pdf |
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