Bill > S0754

This bill modifies an existing law concerning municipal police collective bargaining agreements by extending the provisions of a current agreement until a new agreement is negotiated or an interest arbitration award is issued. Specifically, the bill changes the language of Section 28-9.2-17 to remove the previous requirement that either the bargaining agent or corporate authority must propose changes within a 30-day period, and instead mandates that the current agreement's provisions remain in effect continuously until a successor agreement is reached or an interest arbitration decision is made. Interest arbitration is a process where an impartial third party helps resolve contract disputes between labor unions and employers when negotiations reach an impasse. The bill aims to provide stability and continuity in municipal police labor relations by ensuring that existing contract terms remain valid during negotiations. The legislation will take effect immediately upon its passage, applying to ongoing and future collective bargaining processes for municipal police departments.

Labor and Employment

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