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PA HB947

PA HB947
In Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board, providing for update of operating technology and practices.


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Introduced
04/17/2023
In Committee
04/17/2023
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 Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board, providing for update of operating technology and practices.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Public Employee Relations Act to require the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board to update its operating technology and practices. Specifically, the board must update its website to allow for the secure electronic filing of all petitions, charges, and other documents, including charges of unfair practices and petitions for elections. The bill also requires the board to update its rules and regulations to reflect these changes and to accept electronic versions of authorization cards, with valid signatures, for the purpose of showing interest to move forward with an election. The bill aims to modernize the board's operations and make the collective bargaining process more accessible and efficient.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (20)

Last Action

Referred to LABOR AND INDUSTRY (on 04/17/2023)

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