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This bill modifies Oregon state law to allow transit workers to strike by repealing a previous provision that prohibited them from doing so. Specifically, the bill removes ORS 243.738, which previously restricted strikes by certain public employees. The legislation amends several sections of existing labor law to remove references to the now-repealed statute, effectively eliminating the ban on strikes for transit workers. The bill maintains existing procedures for labor dispute resolution, including requirements such as good faith negotiation, providing notice of intent to strike, and allowing for potential court intervention if a strike threatens public health and safety. By removing the prohibition on strikes, the bill gives transit workers the same strike rights as many other public employees in Oregon, while still preserving mechanisms for resolving labor disputes through mediation and arbitration. The changes aim to provide transit workers with more leverage in collective bargaining negotiations and align their labor rights more closely with those of other workers in the state.

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https://olis.oregonlegislature.gov/liz/2025R1/Measures/Overview/SB7