Hawaii HB161 amends the grievance procedure for public employers in collective bargaining agreements.

Hawaii HB161 modifies Section 89-10.8 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to revise the grievance procedure for public employers in collective bargaining agreements. The bill mandates that public employers enter into written agreements with exclusive representatives, detailing a grievance procedure for disputes over the interpretation or application of written agreements. Notably, it excludes disputes over the terms of initial or renewed agreements from being considered grievances.

Hawaii HB161 amends the grievance procedure for public employers in collective bargaining agreements.

Hawaii HB161 modifies Section 89-10.8 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to revise the grievance procedure for public employers in collective bargaining agreements. The bill mandates that public employers enter into written agreements with exclusive representatives, detailing a grievance procedure for disputes over the interpretation or application of written agreements. Notably, it excludes disputes over the terms of initial or renewed agreements from being considered grievances.