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PA HB1879
PA HB1879In scope of bargaining, further providing for proper subjects of collective bargaining.
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Introduced
09/25/2025
09/25/2025
In Committee
09/25/2025
09/25/2025
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 scope of bargaining, further providing for proper subjects of collective bargaining.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Public Employe Relations Act to modify the scope of collective bargaining by clarifying two key provisions. First, the bill confirms that membership dues deductions and maintenance of membership remain proper subjects for collective bargaining, with the condition that employees can only be required to pay dues and assessments while they are members. Second, the bill explicitly prohibits public employers from negotiating the sharing of certain personal employee information during collective bargaining, including sensitive data such as Social Security numbers, driver's license information, bank account details, passport numbers, home contact information, and medical information. However, the bill grandfathers in any existing collective bargaining agreements that currently include provisions for sharing such personal data, allowing those agreements to remain in effect. The bill takes effect immediately upon enactment, providing immediate guidance for public sector labor negotiations in Pennsylvania.
Committee Categories
Labor and Employment
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Referred to Labor & Industry (on 09/25/2025)
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