Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act

3/8/2024, 8:15 AM
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Bill 118 hr 3539, also known as the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, is a piece of legislation that aims to promote cooperation between public safety employers and employees. The bill specifically focuses on ensuring that public safety employees, such as police officers and firefighters, have the right to bargain collectively with their employers.

The main provisions of the bill include requiring public safety employers to recognize and bargain with labor organizations representing their employees, establishing procedures for resolving disputes between employers and employees, and prohibiting employers from engaging in unfair labor practices.

The bill also includes provisions to protect the rights of public safety employees to join or support labor organizations, engage in collective bargaining, and participate in strikes or other concerted activities. Additionally, the bill prohibits employers from interfering with, restraining, or coercing employees in the exercise of their rights under the legislation. Overall, the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act is aimed at ensuring that public safety employees have a voice in their workplace and are able to negotiate fair wages, benefits, and working conditions. The bill seeks to promote cooperation and communication between employers and employees in the interest of public safety and the well-being of the community.
Congress
118

Number
HR - 3539

Introduced on
2023-05-18

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

5/18/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Bill 118 hr 3539, also known as the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act, is a piece of legislation that aims to promote cooperation between public safety employers and employees. The bill specifically focuses on ensuring that public safety employees, such as police officers and firefighters, have the right to bargain collectively with their employers.

The main provisions of the bill include requiring public safety employers to recognize and bargain with labor organizations representing their employees, establishing procedures for resolving disputes between employers and employees, and prohibiting employers from engaging in unfair labor practices.

The bill also includes provisions to protect the rights of public safety employees to join or support labor organizations, engage in collective bargaining, and participate in strikes or other concerted activities. Additionally, the bill prohibits employers from interfering with, restraining, or coercing employees in the exercise of their rights under the legislation. Overall, the Public Safety Employer-Employee Cooperation Act is aimed at ensuring that public safety employees have a voice in their workplace and are able to negotiate fair wages, benefits, and working conditions. The bill seeks to promote cooperation and communication between employers and employees in the interest of public safety and the well-being of the community.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedTo provide collective bargaining rights for public safety officers employed by States or their political subdivisions, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Labor and Employment

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Latest Action5/18/2023
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.