Bill > HB3886

This bill modifies Oregon's Public Employee Collective Bargaining Act (PECBA) by changing the definition of "supervisory employee" and adjusting the composition of certain bargaining units, specifically focusing on employees in correctional institutions, mental hospitals, and law enforcement. The bill introduces a new provision that excludes guards at correctional institutions who serve in ranks equivalent to lieutenant or below and are prohibited from striking from being classified as supervisory employees, even if they assign, transfer, or direct the work of other employees, as long as they do not have the authority to hire, discharge, or impose economic discipline. This change means that these employees can now be included in bargaining units with rank-and-file employees, whereas previously they were restricted from doing so. The bill also updates language related to representation elections and authorizations, including provisions for electronic signatures and verification procedures when employees seek to designate a labor organization as their collective bargaining representative. These modifications aim to provide more flexibility in employee representation and collective bargaining rights for certain public employees who were previously limited in their ability to form bargaining units.

Labor and Employment

https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/HB3886