SB1459

Arizona SB1459 establishes a Public Employee Bargaining Act to govern collective bargaining for public employees.

Arizona SB1459 creates a Public Employee Bargaining Act to regulate collective bargaining for public employees. The act establishes the Public Employee Labor Relations Board and local boards to oversee negotiations between public employers and exclusive representatives. It outlines procedures for designating bargaining units, conducting representation elections, and resolving impasses through mediation and arbitration. The act also defines prohibited practices for both public employers and employees, and sets rules for the enforcement of collective bargaining agreements.