Maryland SB922 establishes collective bargaining rights for public local employees, including impasse procedures and binding arbitration.

Maryland SB922 amends the Maryland Public Employee Relations Act to establish collective bargaining rights for public local employees. The bill defines public local employees, employers, and exclusive representatives, and outlines the Public Employee Relations Board's role in resolving disputes. It allows local governments to adopt laws on labor relations and sets procedures for impasse resolution, including binding arbitration. The bill also details the rights and duties of public local employers and exclusive representatives, including meeting with new employees and addressing grievances.

Maryland SB922 establishes collective bargaining rights for public local employees, including impasse procedures and binding arbitration.

Maryland SB922 amends the Maryland Public Employee Relations Act to establish collective bargaining rights for public local employees. The bill defines public local employees, employers, and exclusive representatives, and outlines the Public Employee Relations Board's role in resolving disputes. It allows local governments to adopt laws on labor relations and sets procedures for impasse resolution, including binding arbitration. The bill also details the rights and duties of public local employers and exclusive representatives, including meeting with new employees and addressing grievances.