This bill amends the existing law regarding collective bargaining for public employees in Michigan, specifically targeting sections 11 and 15 of 1947 PA 336. It establishes that representatives selected by the majority of public employees are the exclusive representatives for collective bargaining purposes, which include wages, hours, and other employment conditions. The bill clarifies that individual employees can present grievances directly to their employer without the bargaining representative's intervention, provided the grievance is consistent with the collective bargaining agreement. Additionally, it introduces provisions regarding minimum staffing levels within bargaining units, allowing for collective bargaining on this issue, but also stipulates that public employers are not required to negotiate if there is a reduction in their funding.

Furthermore, the bill outlines specific subjects that are prohibited from collective bargaining between public school employers and their employees, such as the management of school operations, the establishment of school year starting days, and the use of volunteers. It also mandates that collective bargaining agreements entered into after March 28, 2013, must include provisions allowing emergency managers to modify or terminate agreements as necessary. The bill emphasizes that certain decisions, including those related to pension board member selection and independent examiner costs, are not subject to bargaining, thereby reinforcing the authority of public employers in these matters.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 423.211, 423.215
As Passed by the Senate: 423.211, 423.215