The bill amends the Labor Relations Act to enhance employee rights related to collective bargaining and association. Key insertions include a new emphasis on employees' full freedom of association and equal bargaining power with employers, as well as the expansion of the definition of "employees" to encompass a wider range of individuals, including students in academic roles. The bill also clarifies the "right of control" concerning employment conditions and mandates that the provisions be liberally construed to protect employees' rights. Additionally, it introduces rules requiring labor organizations to submit cards of interest from at least 30% of employees in a bargaining unit to indicate a desire for representation, and it allows petitions for unit clarification to be filed at any time.

The bill also strengthens the authority and operational procedures of the state's labor relations board by allowing it to issue complaints and make rulings on unfair labor practices even when similar grievances are pending. Significant deletions include the removal of references to "charges of unfair labor practices," streamlining the terminology to focus on "petitions for unit classification." The bill introduces provisions for electronic filing of documents and establishes criteria for civil penalties against employers for unfair labor practices, with penalties reaching up to $1,000 per affected employee, capped at $100,000. Overall, the amendments aim to improve the efficiency of labor dispute resolutions and enhance the protection of employee rights in labor relations, taking effect upon passage.