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PA SB405

In employee rights, providing for reporting of dues and for annual report; in Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board, providing for report availability; and, in collective bargaining agreement, providing for forwarding agreement to board.


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Introduced
02/21/2023
In Committee
02/21/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 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 employee rights, providing for reporting of dues and for annual report; in Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board, providing for report availability; and, in collective bargaining agreement, providing for forwarding agreement to board.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Public Employe Relations Act to require public employee organizations to file quarterly reports with the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board (PLRB) providing information on their officers, salaries, expenses, and any independent expenditures for political purposes. It also requires the PLRB to maintain a publicly accessible website with these reports and copies of all collective bargaining agreements filed by public employers. The bill aims to increase transparency and oversight of public sector labor unions and their financial activities.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Referred to LABOR AND INDUSTRY (on 02/21/2023)

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