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This bill amends Arkansas law to repeal the previous prohibition on collective bargaining for public employees. Specifically, the bill removes language that previously banned public employers from recognizing labor unions or entering into collective bargaining agreements. The legislation modifies existing law to explicitly state that nothing shall interfere with the right of employers and employees to bargain collectively through representatives of their own choosing to establish wages and working conditions. By repealing the entire subchapter that previously prohibited collective bargaining, the bill effectively restores public employees' ability to engage in collective negotiations, removing previous restrictions that prevented public sector workers from forming unions or negotiating contract terms with their employers. This change represents a significant shift in labor rights for public employees in Arkansas, allowing them to more formally organize and negotiate their employment terms through collective representation.

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https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=hb1024&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R