H7042

Provides for the right to strike for public sector workers in Rhode Island, including teachers, with exceptions for police officers, firefighters, 911 employees, and correctional officers.

Introduced·1/9/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7042 would provide the right to strike for public sector workers, excluding police, firefighters, 911 employees, and correctional.

Rhode Island H7042 would amend the state's Labor Relations Act to provide public sector workers, including teachers, the right to strike. Exceptions are made for police officers, firefighters, 911 employees, and correctional officers, who would remain barred from striking. The act also modifies arbitration provisions to reflect these changes and would take effect upon passage.

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Where it stands

Current
Labor Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Apr 15

12:00 AM

House Labor Hearing

History

Apr 15

House

Committee recommended measure be held for further study

Apr 10

House

Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (04/15/2026)

Jan 9

House

Introduced, referred to House Labor