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Introduced
05/05/2025
05/05/2025
In Committee
05/05/2025
05/05/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Amending the act of July 23, 1970 (P.L.563, No.195), entitled "An act establishing rights in public employes to organize and bargain collectively through selected representatives; defining public employes to include employes of nonprofit organizations and institutions; providing compulsory mediation and fact-finding, for collective bargaining impasses; providing arbitration for certain public employes for collective bargaining impasses; defining the scope of collective bargaining; establishing unfair employe and employer practices; prohibiting strikes for certain public employes; permitting strikes under limited conditions; providing penalties for violations; and establishing procedures for implementation," in strikes, providing for health care benefits during strikes.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Public Employe Relations Act to prevent public employers from discontinuing health care benefits for employees during a strike. Specifically, the legislation prohibits employers from terminating health care coverage while public employees are engaged in a strike, which provides financial and medical security for workers during labor disputes. The term "public employe" likely refers to workers in government or government-funded nonprofit organizations who are covered by this act. The bill will go into effect 60 days after its passage, giving employers and employees time to understand and prepare for the new requirement. By protecting health care benefits during strikes, the legislation aims to reduce the financial vulnerability of workers during labor negotiations and provide a measure of stability for employees exercising their right to strike.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (11)
John Kane (D)*,
Maria Collett (D),
Carolyn Comitta (D),
Jay Costa (D),
Wayne Fontana (D),
Art Haywood (D),
Vincent Hughes (D),
Tim Kearney (D),
Steve Santarsiero (D),
Tina Tartaglione (D),
Lindsey Williams (D),
Last Action
Referred to Labor & Industry (on 05/05/2025)
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