The bill amends the 1947 Public Act 336, which governs strikes by public employees and outlines the processes for collective bargaining representation. Key changes include the introduction of new provisions regarding the filing of petitions for representation. Specifically, the bill stipulates that if a public employee or group of employees files a petition alleging that over 50% of employees wish to be represented for collective bargaining, the commission must investigate and, if warranted, hold a hearing. Additionally, the bill allows for petitions to be filed by either public employees or their representatives, as well as public employers, under certain conditions.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the rules surrounding elections for bargaining representation. It establishes that elections cannot be held in a bargaining unit where a valid election occurred within the past 12 months or where a representative was certified. However, it allows for elections to be petitioned by individuals not party to a collective bargaining agreement if more than three years have passed since the agreement's execution or last renewal. The bill also clarifies the process for conducting runoff elections if no choice receives a majority vote. Overall, these amendments aim to streamline the representation process and clarify the conditions under which elections can be held.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 423.212, 423.214