The bill amends several sections of the Labor Relations Act to enhance the rights of employees and clarify the authority of the labor relations board. It expands the definition of "employee" to explicitly include teaching assistants, research assistants, fellows, residential assistants, and proctors, regardless of their student status or the nature of their services.

Additionally, the bill introduces provisions that allow the board to defer pending unfair labor practice charges to facilitate the grievance and arbitration process as outlined in collective bargaining agreements. The board is also required to establish standards for deferring such charges and to promulgate rules for the electronic filing of various labor-related documents, including cards of interest, decertification signature cards, and designation of bargaining agent forms.

Furthermore, the bill outlines the procedures for handling unfair labor practice complaints, ensuring that the board has jurisdiction to issue a complaint and make a ruling on any unfair labor practice charge, even if there is a pending grievance on the same or similar issue. The act emphasizes the policy of protecting employees in their rights to organize and engage in collective bargaining without employer interference. The changes aim to strengthen labor relations and ensure fair treatment of employees in the workplace. This act would take effect upon passage.