The 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 for collective bargaining by the majority of public employees are the exclusive representatives for all employees in that unit. The bill clarifies that individual employees can present grievances directly to their employer without the bargaining representative's intervention, provided the adjustment is consistent with the collective bargaining agreement. Additionally, it specifies that "other conditions of employment" for public employees include minimum staffing levels, and outlines circumstances under which public employers may negotiate these levels.

Furthermore, the bill delineates the responsibilities and rights of public school employers in managing school operations and specifies prohibited subjects of collective bargaining, such as the policyholder of employee insurance benefits and the starting day for the school year. It mandates that collective bargaining agreements entered into after March 28, 2013, must allow emergency managers to modify or terminate agreements as per the local financial stability and choice act. The bill also emphasizes that certain provisions, including those related to minimum staffing levels, are subject to specific conditions based on fiscal changes, ensuring that public employers retain some discretion in negotiations.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 423.211, 423.215