Allows non-union employees to form a group for collective bargaining with employers.

Rhode Island S2924 allows employees not represented by a union to create a group to collectively bargain with employers. Employees must demonstrate majority support by filing cards signed by at least 30% of the unit requesting an election or by filing cards signed by more than 50% of the unit waiving the election. The act also mandates that employers notify the exclusive bargaining unit representative organization of new hires and provide employee lists to the organization every 120 days. The act takes effect upon passage.

Allows non-union employees to form a group for collective bargaining with employers.

Rhode Island S2924 allows employees not represented by a union to create a group to collectively bargain with employers. Employees must demonstrate majority support by filing cards signed by at least 30% of the unit requesting an election or by filing cards signed by more than 50% of the unit waiving the election. The act also mandates that employers notify the exclusive bargaining unit representative organization of new hires and provide employee lists to the organization every 120 days. The act takes effect upon passage.