S.2924

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

Chamber Passed·5/28/26
Introduced Text

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.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 32–4 · May 28
Current
Labor Committee
Next
Session adjourned — paused until it reconvenes

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

32 Yea

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4 Nay

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2 Not Voting

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Calendar

May 26

12:00 AM

Senate Labor and Gaming Consideration

May 13

12:00 AM

Senate Labor and Gaming Hearing

History

May 29

House

Referred to House Labor

May 28

Senate

Senate read and passed

May 26

Senate

Committee recommends passage