Bill > SB0319

This bill amends Michigan's public employment collective bargaining law to make minimum staffing levels a mandatory subject of collective bargaining for certain public employees, specifically those covered under 1969 PA 312 (which primarily relates to police and firefighter labor relations). The bill allows these employees to negotiate minimum staffing levels as part of their collective bargaining agreements, with an important caveat that if the public employer experiences a reduction in state funding or property tax collections, they may choose not to bargain over minimum staffing levels. The legislation clarifies that individual employees can still present grievances directly to their employer, but the recognized bargaining representative must be given an opportunity to be present during such discussions. The bill also makes several technical language modifications to existing law, such as updating gendered language and clarifying terminology. By making minimum staffing levels a negotiable topic, the bill aims to provide public safety employees with more input into workforce planning and resource allocation, while still maintaining flexibility for public employers facing financial constraints.

Government Affairs, Labor and Employment

https://legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2025-SB-0319