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This bill provides collective bargaining rights to faculty at state institutions of higher education, including the University System of Maryland, Morgan State University, and St. Mary's College of Maryland. The bill defines "faculty" as full-time, part-time, or adjunct employees with academic responsibilities, including teachers, researchers, and department heads, covering both tenure-track and non-tenure-track employees. The bill establishes two separate collective bargaining units: one for regular faculty and another for contingent, contractual, or temporary faculty, with the option for these units to combine into a single bargaining unit if they choose. The legislation modifies existing state personnel and government laws to expand the definition of "employee organization" and create a framework for faculty to negotiate wages, hours, and other employment terms. Importantly, the bill explicitly excludes certain employees from these collective bargaining provisions, such as officers, supervisory employees, confidential employees, and student employees. The new collective bargaining rights will take effect on July 1, 2025, providing faculty with a formal mechanism to represent their professional interests and negotiate workplace conditions.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/HB0661?ys=2025RS