Utah SB0249 amends public employee negotiation laws, defining terms, establishing the Labor Relations Board, and detailing collective bargaining.

Utah SB0249 amends public employee negotiation laws by defining key terms such as "board," "confidential employee," and "exclusive representative." It establishes the Labor Relations Board, detailing its composition, duties, and rulemaking authority. The bill authorizes the board to subpoena witnesses and administer oaths, and it specifies who may serve as counsel for public employers and the board. It creates protections for public employees regarding self-organization and outlines the process for collective bargaining, including mediation and arbitration.

Utah SB0249 amends public employee negotiation laws, defining terms, establishing the Labor Relations Board, and detailing collective bargaining.

Utah SB0249 amends public employee negotiation laws by defining key terms such as "board," "confidential employee," and "exclusive representative." It establishes the Labor Relations Board, detailing its composition, duties, and rulemaking authority. The bill authorizes the board to subpoena witnesses and administer oaths, and it specifies who may serve as counsel for public employers and the board. It creates protections for public employees regarding self-organization and outlines the process for collective bargaining, including mediation and arbitration.