Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act
Sen. Hickenlooper Introduces Bill to Grant Collective Bargaining Rights to Police and Firefighters
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It has been sent to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions for review. No further actions are scheduled at this time, but the bill remains active.
Legislative Progress
While it has some bipartisan history, mandates on state labor laws often face strong opposition from those concerned about state rights and local budgets.
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Personal Impact
The Federal Labor Relations Authority would take on significant new responsibilities, including evaluating state laws, issuing regulations, conducting elections, and handling unfair labor practice complaints for public safety workers in noncompliant states. This expands the FLRA's mission and workload but does not change pay or benefits for existing federal employees.
“the Authority shall issue regulations, in accordance with the rights and responsibilities described in section 4(b), establishing collective bargaining procedures for public safety employers and public safety officers”
State Impacts
Milestones
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
Related News
2 articlesIAFF back collective bargaining bill reintroduced in House, Senate
The International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) is pushing for the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, reintroduced by a bipartisan group including Reps. Nikki Budzinski and Pete Stauber. The bill aims to ensure first responders have a voice in pay and safety conditions.
Bipartisan Bill Aims to Grant Collective Bargaining Rights to All Public Safety Officers
Labor leaders and bipartisan lawmakers have reintroduced legislation to guarantee collective bargaining rights for public safety workers in all 50 states. The bill would empower the Federal Labor Relations Authority to oversee labor rules in states that do not meet minimum standards.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act
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