H7291

Allows employees, not represented by a union, to create a group to collectively bargain with employers.

Introduced·1/23/26
Introduced Text

Rhode Island H7291 allows non-union employees to form a group for collective bargaining with employers.

Rhode Island H7291 amends the Labor Relations Act to enable employees not represented by a union to create a group for collective bargaining with their employers. To establish a collective bargaining unit, employees must demonstrate majority support through signed file cards. The bill outlines two methods for demonstrating majority support: either filing cards signed by at least 30% of the appropriate unit requesting an election or filing cards signed by over 50% of the unit waiving their right to an election.

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Where it stands

Current
Labor Committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DDD
3
0
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 23

House

Introduced, referred to House Labor