Bill > S2172

This bill grants public sector workers in Rhode Island, including teachers, the right to strike, which is a form of collective action where employees refuse to work to pressure their employer for better terms. However, this right is explicitly excluded for police officers, firefighters, 911 employees (those who answer emergency calls), and correctional officers, meaning these groups will continue to be prohibited from striking. The bill amends existing laws to remove previous restrictions on striking for teachers and municipal employees, while clarifying that certain public safety and emergency response personnel are exempt from this newly granted right.

Labor and Employment

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