Designates correctional officers as public safety employees for collective bargaining purposes in Iowa.

This bill designates correctional officers employed by the Iowa Department of Corrections as public safety employees for purposes of the public employment relations Act. It includes provisions for collective bargaining procedures, arbitration, and certain employment matters. The bill applies to collective bargaining procedures initiated on or after its effective date.

Designates correctional officers as public safety employees for collective bargaining purposes in Iowa.

This bill designates correctional officers employed by the Iowa Department of Corrections as public safety employees for purposes of the public employment relations Act. It includes provisions for collective bargaining procedures, arbitration, and certain employment matters. The bill applies to collective bargaining procedures initiated on or after its effective date.