Bill > HB1424

This bill modifies procedures for handling unfair labor practices in cities and towns by establishing a more detailed arbitration process for resolving disputes between employers and bargaining agents. Specifically, the bill updates the powers of the Public Employees Relations Board, introducing a new process where if an unfair labor practice is alleged, the involved parties must notify each other in writing within six months of the alleged incident and then select arbitrators. Each party will choose one arbitrator, and those two arbitrators will then select a third arbitrator who will serve as the chairperson of the Arbitration Board. If the two initial arbitrators cannot agree on a third arbitrator, they will use a list from the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service to select one by alternately striking names. The chairperson will then schedule a hearing, take evidence, and render a decision, with the option to consider previous labor board decisions as persuasive. The bill also clarifies the fee structure for arbitration, stipulating that each party will pay for their own arbitrator, and the third arbitrator's fees will be split equally. These changes aim to provide a more structured and transparent process for resolving labor disputes. The bill is set to become effective on November 1, 2025.

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http://www.oklegislature.gov/BillInfo.aspx?Bill=hb1424&Session=2600