The bill amends several sections of the Labor Relations Act to enhance the rights of employees and clarify the powers of the labor relations board. It expands the definition of "employee" to explicitly include teaching assistants, research assistants, fellows, residential assistants, and proctors who perform services for compensation, regardless of their student status. The bill also clarifies that the board has the authority to defer pending unfair labor practice charges to allow the grievance and arbitration process to proceed in accordance with the charging party's collective bargaining agreement.

Additionally, the bill establishes a public policy to protect employees, when not already protected by the National Labor Relations Board, in their exercise of full freedom of association, self-organization, and designation of representatives. It mandates the board to promulgate rules and regulations for the electronic filing of cards of interest, decertification signature cards, signature affirmation documents, and designation of bargaining agent and waiver of right-to-vote forms. The bill outlines procedures for handling unfair labor practice complaints, including the requirement for timely hearings and decisions. These changes aim to strengthen labor relations and ensure fair treatment of employees in the workplace. The act would take effect upon passage.