This bill aims to amend existing laws concerning public employees in Arkansas by repealing the prohibition on collective bargaining for public employees. Specifically, it modifies Arkansas Code 11-4-205 to affirm that nothing in the subchapter shall interfere with the right of employers and employees to engage in collective bargaining through representatives of their choice. The bill removes the previous prohibition on collective bargaining by public employees, which was outlined in Arkansas Code Title 21, Chapter 1, Subchapter 8, effectively repealing the entire subchapter that defined terms and prohibited collective bargaining activities.

By repealing the relevant sections of the law, the bill seeks to empower public employees to negotiate their wages and working conditions collectively, thereby enhancing their rights in the workplace. The removal of the prohibition on collective bargaining signifies a significant shift in labor relations for public employees in Arkansas, allowing them to organize and advocate for their interests more effectively.

Statutes affected:
Old version HB1024 Original - 11-20-2024 02:41 PM: 11-4-205, 11-4-218(b), 21-1-801
Old version HB1024 V2 - 1-16-2025 02:46 PM: 11-4-205, 11-4-218(b), 21-1-801
HB 1024: 11-4-205, 11-4-218(b), 21-1-801