Assembly Bill 999 proposes significant changes to collective bargaining processes for employees of the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority (UWHCA). Notably, the bill allows employees to authorize a representative of a collective bargaining unit through a petition for certification rather than requiring an election, which is the current standard. Additionally, it mandates that UWHCA permit representatives of collective bargaining units to present information during mandatory orientations for new employees and to utilize the authority's email and communication systems for discussing workplace issues and organizing activities.

The bill also includes various amendments and new provisions related to employee rights and benefits, such as the creation of specific definitions and processes for collective bargaining units, including the establishment of separate units for different categories of employees (e.g., registered nurses, physicians, technical employees). Key legal language changes include the insertion of provisions that clarify the petition process for certification and the rights of employees to present grievances. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the collective bargaining framework for UWHCA employees, promoting greater representation and communication between employees and their bargaining units.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 40.02(25)(b)8, 40.02, 40.05(4)(b), 40.05, 40.05(5)(intro.), 40.05(5)(b)4, 40.05(6)(a), 40.62(2), 40.62, 111.02(3), 111.02, 111.05(title), 111.05, 111.05(1), 111.05(2), 111.05(3)