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PA SB644

PA SB644
In strikes, providing for health care benefits during strikes.


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Introduced
05/05/2023
In Committee
05/05/2023
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 strikes, providing for health care benefits during strikes.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Public Employe Relations Act to prohibit public employers from discontinuing a public employee's health care benefits during a strike. The bill aims to ensure that employees engaged in a strike can maintain their health care coverage despite the disruption in their employment. This change provides protections for workers exercising their right to strike while also preserving their access to essential health benefits.

Committee Categories

Labor and Employment

Sponsors (13)

Last Action

Referred to LABOR AND INDUSTRY (on 05/05/2023)

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