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S 1352119th CongressIn Committee

Public Service Freedom to Negotiate Act of 2025

Introduced: Apr 8, 2025
Sponsor: Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] (D-Hawaii)
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs

This comprehensive labor relations bill establishes federal minimum standards for public employee collective bargaining rights and procedures.

Key Points

  • 1Requires FLRA to determine if states substantially provide collective bargaining rights
  • 2Establishes federal standards for states that don't provide adequate rights
  • 3Protects rights to self-organization, collective bargaining, and concerted activities
  • 4Prohibits strikes and lockouts for emergency services employees
  • 5Requires interest impasse resolution mechanisms and payroll deduction for union dues

Impact Areas

Public employees and unionsState and local government employersFederal Labor Relations AuthorityCollective bargaining lawsEmergency services labor relations
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