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This bill authorizes supervisory employees of the Baltimore County Public Library to organize, join, and participate in employee organizations and engage in collective bargaining, which is the process of negotiating terms of employment between employers and employees. It also allows for the establishment of up to two bargaining units for library employees: one for non-supervisory employees and one for supervisory employees, with existing units and agreements recognized until June 30, 2026. Importantly, the bill redefines certain employees who can recommend actions previously associated with "supervisory employees" to now be considered "management employees," a distinction that affects their rights and responsibilities in collective bargaining. This change is intended to clarify the roles and ensure that the nature of an employee's work, not just their job title, determines their classification.

Budget and Finance, Government Affairs

https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/SB0253?ys=2026RS