This bill amends Section 20.22 of the Iowa Code, specifically changing the maximum allowable increase in base wages awarded by arbitrators in public employee collective bargaining agreements. Under current law, the maximum increase is capped at 3 percent for units that do not have at least 30 percent of their members as public safety employees. The bill increases this cap to 5 percent, allowing for potentially higher wage increases in these arbitration cases.

The bill is deemed of immediate importance, taking effect upon enactment, and it applies to collective bargaining procedures initiated on or after the effective date. This change aims to provide greater flexibility in wage negotiations for public employee unions, potentially benefiting employees by allowing for larger wage increases.

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Introduced: 20.22