Senate Bill 965 proposes significant changes to collective bargaining for employees of the University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics Authority (UWHCA). 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 collective bargaining processes, such as the creation of specific definitions and the establishment of distinct bargaining units for different categories of employees within UWHCA. Notably, it introduces a new process for certifying representatives based on majority support demonstrated through petitions, which cannot be challenged by any party. The bill aims to enhance the collective bargaining rights of UWHCA employees and streamline the process for selecting their representatives.

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)