The bill amends the 1947 PA 336, which governs collective bargaining for public employees in Michigan. Key changes include the clarification that representatives selected for collective bargaining are the exclusive representatives for all public employees in their unit, and individual employees retain the right to present grievances directly to their employer, provided the bargaining representative is given the opportunity to be present. Additionally, the bill specifies that for public employees engaged in firefighting, "other conditions of employment" will include minimum staffing levels, and outlines circumstances under which public employers may choose not to collectively bargain on these staffing levels.

Further amendments detail the responsibilities and rights of public school employers in collective bargaining, including prohibitions on certain subjects of negotiation, such as the policyholder of employee insurance benefits and the starting day for the school year. The bill also mandates that collective bargaining agreements must allow for emergency managers to modify or terminate agreements as necessary, and it establishes that certain provisions related to the selection of retirant members on pension boards are not subject to bargaining. Overall, the bill aims to refine the collective bargaining process while maintaining the authority of public employers in specific areas.

Statutes affected:
House Introduced Bill: 423.211, 423.215