This bill amends the 1947 Public Act 336, which governs collective bargaining for public employees in Michigan. It emphasizes the obligation of public employers to engage in collective bargaining with employee representatives while outlining specific subjects that are prohibited from being included in negotiations. Notably, the bill introduces new provisions that clarify the responsibilities and rights of public school employers, including the management of school operations and the authority to make decisions regarding various operational aspects without the need for bargaining. The bill also specifies that certain decisions, such as those related to employee discipline, performance evaluations, and staffing, are solely within the authority of the public employer.

Additionally, the bill includes several deletions and insertions that refine the language around collective bargaining agreements, particularly concerning the authority of emergency managers and the conditions under which collective bargaining agreements can be modified or terminated. It establishes that certain subjects, such as the selection of retirant members for pension boards and decisions regarding intergovernmental agreements, are prohibited from bargaining and are at the sole discretion of the public employer. The enactment of this bill is contingent upon the passage of Senate Bill No. 379.

Statutes affected:
Senate Introduced Bill: 423.215