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This bill modifies the legal framework for collective bargaining for Baltimore County Public Library employees by allowing supervisory employees to form, join, and participate in employee organizations. The bill redefines employee classifications, creating two potential bargaining units: one for non-supervisory employees and another for supervisory employees. It changes how management and supervisory employees are categorized by introducing more nuanced criteria for determining an employee's status. Specifically, the bill allows an employee who can recommend certain actions to be considered a management employee instead of a supervisory employee if their decision-making requires independent judgment beyond routine tasks. The legislation clarifies that job titles alone cannot determine an employee's classification, and factors like the nature of work and time spent working with different employee groups must be considered. Existing bargaining units and collective bargaining agreements in place as of June 30, 2025, will not be modified or terminated by this legislation. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, providing a clear timeline for implementation of these changes in the Baltimore County Public Library's employment structure.

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https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0914?ys=2025RS