The bill amends the 1947 Public Act 336, which governs collective bargaining for public employees in Michigan. Key changes include clarifying that representatives selected for collective bargaining are the exclusive representatives of all public employees in their unit, and that individual employees retain the right to present grievances directly to their employer. Additionally, the bill specifies that "other conditions of employment" for public employees subject to 1969 PA 312 includes minimum staffing levels, while allowing public employers to opt out of bargaining on this issue if there is a reduction in funding.

Further amendments outline the responsibilities of public school employers in collective bargaining, explicitly listing subjects that are prohibited from negotiation, such as the management of school operations and the establishment of school year start dates. The bill also mandates that collective bargaining agreements include provisions allowing emergency managers to modify or terminate agreements, and it clarifies that certain charter requirements regarding pension board member selection are not subject to bargaining. Overall, the bill aims to refine the collective bargaining process while maintaining certain managerial rights for public employers.

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