The bill amends the Public Employe Relations Act of July 23, 1970, to update definitions and enhance the rights of public employees regarding their membership in employee organizations. Notably, the definition of "maintenance of membership" is revised to remove the requirement that employees must remain members for the duration of a collective bargaining agreement, allowing them to resign at any time. Additionally, the bill clarifies that public employees have the right to refrain from activities related to employee organizations without being bound by a maintenance of membership provision.

Furthermore, the bill introduces new sections that establish specific rights and privileges for public employees, including the right to attend meetings regarding collective bargaining agreements, participate in deliberations, and receive transparency regarding dues and fees. It mandates that employee organizations provide annual accounting of their activities and membership costs, and ensures that employees can access documents related to their membership. The bill also allows individuals to bring civil actions if their rights under these new provisions are violated, and it specifies that the amendments will apply to collective bargaining agreements entered into or modified after the bill's effective date.

Statutes/Laws affected:
Printer's No. 208 (Jan 22, 2025): P.L.563, No.195
Printer's No. 0208: P.L.563, No.195