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This bill requires all certified independent and district charter schools to include a "union neutrality clause" when applying for charter renewal or a new charter. Specifically, the clause mandates that charter schools remain neutral regarding employee unionization efforts, which means they cannot express a position on whether employees should unionize, nor can they threaten, intimidate, or retaliate against employees based on their union support or opposition. The bill requires charter schools to provide bona fide labor organizations reasonable access to meet with employees about their representation rights, and stipulates that union recognition would be achieved through a majority card check verified by a neutral third-party arbitrator selected through a specific process involving the Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service. This legislation aims to protect employees' rights to organize and prevent potential workplace discrimination related to union activities, while ensuring a fair and impartial process for potential unionization in charter schools. The bill defines key terms like "bona fide labor organization" and specifies that the neutrality clause applies to non-represented, non-management, and non-confidential charter school employees.

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