House Bill No. 572, introduced by Representative Crews, seeks to amend existing labor laws in Louisiana by prohibiting collective bargaining agreements for public officers and employees. The bill specifically states that no state, parish, city, town, or governmental body shall have the authority to recognize any labor union or employee association as a bargaining agent for public officers or employees. This includes any agreements related to the terms and conditions of employment. The bill also defines key terms such as "employer," "federal labor laws," and "governmental body," while retaining the definitions from present law.

Importantly, the proposed legislation includes exceptions for law enforcement and firefighter services, which are exempt from the collective bargaining prohibition. The bill aims to clarify the limitations on collective bargaining for public sector employees while ensuring that certain essential services are not affected by these restrictions. The amendments made by the House Committee on Labor and Industrial Relations include a technical change to the original bill.

Statutes affected:
HB572 Original:
HB572 Engrossed: 23:984(D)