MA: Amendment to the Labor Relations Act (Statute)

[Talleyrand]

AYE

[Inks.LWC Supports Chuck Hagel]

Voting is now closed.  The AYEs are 5, and the NAYs are 0.  The AYEs have it, and the amendment is adopted.

[Inks.LWC Supports Chuck Hagel]

The bill now reads:

Amendment to the Labor Relations Act

The Labor Relations Act shall hereby be amended to read:

Section 1
1. It is hereby unlawful in the Mideast Region for any company or organization to prevent an employee from joining a union or labor organization.
2. It is hereby unlawful in the Mideast Region for any company or organization to require that an employee join a union or labor organization.
3. It is hereby unlawful in the Mideast Region for any company to prevent a union or labor organization from being established or to force a union or labor organization to disband.
4. It is hereby illegal in the Mideast Region for any non-union employee to take advantage of any benefit or perk that was gained or provided to employees by a union.This includes wages, health care, vacation, pensions and any other benefit provided my the union. The non-union employees will have to deal directly with their employer in order to set their own wages and benefits.   

5. A three member panel with a representing from the union, the non-union employee and an independent arbitrator will decided if the non-union employee violated Clause 4.     

6. Non-union employees found in violation of Clause 4 will be subject to the following punishments:
 o First offense: A month's rate of union dues paid to the union
 o Second offense: Required to join the union or they will be fired

8. Companies in violation of Clauses 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 will be subject with punishment, with fines totaling no more than twenty-five percent of their annual gross income

Section 2
1. An additional ballot to require an employer recognize a union is required unless seventy-five percent of workers have signed cards expressing their desire to establish a union.
2. Companies in violation of Clauses 1 will be subject with punishment, with fines totaling no more than fifteen percent of their annual gross income.

Section 3
1. "Emergency public service employee" is defined as employees of local or regional government employees employed within the Mideast Region whose employment directly effects the security and safety of the citizens of the Mideast Region. This definition applies to local and regional law enforcement officers and command staff, correctional officers and command staff, prison guards and command staff, emergency medical personnel, local and regional prosecutors, regional public defenders, local and regional firefighters, and local and regional employees of departments dealing with road repair, snow removal, trash collection, and disaster relief.
2. As Emergency public service employees are essential to protecting the public and providing security for all citizens of the Mideast region, unions/labor organizations representing emergency public service employees are prohibited from striking to resolve disputes in contract negotiations. If no contract has been agreed to within 60 days of the start of negotiations, either the union/labor organization or the local or regional government can declare that negotiations are at an impasse. Negotiations are then sent to binding arbitration before the Mideast Superior Court Judge. After such arbitration, either side has two weeks to seek review before the Supreme Court of Atlasia for final binding arbitration.

[Gass3268]

The following amendment is brought to a vote.  Members will vote AYE, NAY, or ABSTAIN.  This will be a 24-hour vote.

Section 1
4. It is hereby illegal in the Mideast Region for any non-union employee to take advantage of any benefit or perk that was gained or provided to employees by a union.This includes wages, health care, vacation, pensions and any other benefit provided my the union. The non-union employees will have to deal directly with their employer in order to set their own wages and benefits.   

5. A three member panel with a representing from the union, the non-union employee and an independent arbitrator will decided if the non-union employee violated Clause 4.     

6. Non-union employees found in violation of Clause 4 will be subject to the following punishments:
 o First offense: A month's rate of union dues paid to the union
 o Second offense: Required to join the union or they will be fired

8. Companies in violation of Clauses 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 will be subject with punishment, with fines totaling no more than twenty-five percent of their annual gross income

I think you forgot this section

[Senator X]

Can we please get a vote on this?

[Inks.LWC Supports Chuck Hagel]

The bill has been fixed to include the amendment.  Although clause 5 doesn't make sense:

"A three member panel with a representing from the union, the non-union employee and an independent arbitrator will decided if the non-union employee violated Clause 4."

sould that be "representative" and "will decide"?

Also, there's no clause 7.

[Gass3268]

The bill has been fixed to include the amendment.  Although clause 5 doesn't make sense:

"A three member panel with a representing from the union, the non-union employee and an independent arbitrator will decided if the non-union employee violated Clause 4."

sould that be "representative" and "will decide"?

Also, there's no clause 7.

That is correct on the grammar corrections.

[Inks.LWC Supports Chuck Hagel]

And then just move clause 8 to be clause 7 and we're good for a vote?

[Inks.LWC Supports Chuck Hagel]

I ask unanimous consent that the following amendment be adopted:

5. A three member panel with a representingative from the union, the non-union employee and an independent arbitrator will decided if the non-union employee violated Clause 4.     

87. Companies in violation of Clauses 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 will be subject with punishment, with fines totaling no more than twenty-five percent of their annual gross income.

The blank lines between sections 4, 5, 6, and 8 are removed.

[Jayhawker]

That's okay.

[Inks.LWC Supports Chuck Hagel]

Without objection, the amendment has been adopted.

The bill now reads as follows:

Amendment to the Labor Relations Act

The Labor Relations Act shall hereby be amended to read:

Section 1
1. It is hereby unlawful in the Mideast Region for any company or organization to prevent an employee from joining a union or labor organization.
2. It is hereby unlawful in the Mideast Region for any company or organization to require that an employee join a union or labor organization.
3. It is hereby unlawful in the Mideast Region for any company to prevent a union or labor organization from being established or to force a union or labor organization to disband.
4. It is hereby illegal in the Mideast Region for any non-union employee to take advantage of any benefit or perk that was gained or provided to employees by a union.This includes wages, health care, vacation, pensions and any other benefit provided my the union. The non-union employees will have to deal directly with their employer in order to set their own wages and benefits.   
5. A three member panel with a representative from the union, the non-union employee and an independent arbitrator will decide if the non-union employee violated Clause 4.
6. Non-union employees found in violation of Clause 4 will be subject to the following punishments:
 o First offense: A month's rate of union dues paid to the union
 o Second offense: Required to join the union or they will be fired
7. Companies in violation of Clauses 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 will be subject with punishment, with fines totaling no more than twenty-five percent of their annual gross income .

Section 2
1. An additional ballot to require an employer recognize a union is required unless seventy-five percent of workers have signed cards expressing their desire to establish a union.
2. Companies in violation of Clauses 1 will be subject with punishment, with fines totaling no more than fifteen percent of their annual gross income.

Section 3
1. "Emergency public service employee" is defined as employees of local or regional government employees employed within the Mideast Region whose employment directly effects the security and safety of the citizens of the Mideast Region. This definition applies to local and regional law enforcement officers and command staff, correctional officers and command staff, prison guards and command staff, emergency medical personnel, local and regional prosecutors, regional public defenders, local and regional firefighters, and local and regional employees of departments dealing with road repair, snow removal, trash collection, and disaster relief.
2. As Emergency public service employees are essential to protecting the public and providing security for all citizens of the Mideast region, unions/labor organizations representing emergency public service employees are prohibited from striking to resolve disputes in contract negotiations. If no contract has been agreed to within 60 days of the start of negotiations, either the union/labor organization or the local or regional government can declare that negotiations are at an impasse. Negotiations are then sent to binding arbitration before the Mideast Superior Court Judge. After such arbitration, either side has two weeks to seek review before the Supreme Court of Atlasia for final binding arbitration.

[Gass3268]

Without objection, the amendment has been adopted.

The bill now reads as follows:

Amendment to the Labor Relations Act

The Labor Relations Act shall hereby be amended to read:

Section 1
1. It is hereby unlawful in the Mideast Region for any company or organization to prevent an employee from joining a union or labor organization.
2. It is hereby unlawful in the Mideast Region for any company or organization to require that an employee join a union or labor organization.
3. It is hereby unlawful in the Mideast Region for any company to prevent a union or labor organization from being established or to force a union or labor organization to disband.
4. It is hereby illegal in the Mideast Region for any non-union employee to take advantage of any benefit or perk that was gained or provided to employees by a union.This includes wages, health care, vacation, pensions and any other benefit provided by the union. The non-union employees will have to deal directly with their employer in order to set their own wages and benefits.   
5. A three member panel with a representative from the union, the non-union employee and an independent arbitrator will decide if the non-union employee violated Clause 4.
6. Non-union employees found in violation of Clause 4 will be subject to the following punishments:
 o First offense: A month's rate of union dues paid to the union
 o Second offense: Required to join the union or they will be fired
7. Companies in violation of Clauses 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 will be subject with punishment, with fines totaling no more than twenty-five percent of their annual gross income .

Section 2
1. An additional ballot to require an employer recognize a union is required unless seventy-five percent of workers have signed cards expressing their desire to establish a union.
2. Companies in violation of Clauses 1 will be subject with punishment, with fines totaling no more than fifteen percent of their annual gross income.

Section 3
1. "Emergency public service employee" is defined as employees of local or regional government employees employed within the Mideast Region whose employment directly effects the security and safety of the citizens of the Mideast Region. This definition applies to local and regional law enforcement officers and command staff, correctional officers and command staff, prison guards and command staff, emergency medical personnel, local and regional prosecutors, regional public defenders, local and regional firefighters, and local and regional employees of departments dealing with road repair, snow removal, trash collection, and disaster relief.
2. As Emergency public service employees are essential to protecting the public and providing security for all citizens of the Mideast region, unions/labor organizations representing emergency public service employees are prohibited from striking to resolve disputes in contract negotiations. If no contract has been agreed to within 60 days of the start of negotiations, either the union/labor organization or the local or regional government can declare that negotiations are at an impasse. Negotiations are then sent to binding arbitration before the Mideast Superior Court Judge. After such arbitration, either side has two weeks to seek review before the Supreme Court of Atlasia for final binding arbitration.

I made two changes

[Inks.LWC Supports Chuck Hagel]

And I'm going to make one more change for clarity and ask unanimous consent that your and my changes are adopted:

Amendment to the Labor Relations Act

The Labor Relations Act shall hereby be amended to read:

Section 1
1. It is hereby unlawful in the Mideast Region for any company or organization to prevent an employee from joining a union or labor organization.
2. It is hereby unlawful in the Mideast Region for any company or organization to require that an employee join a union or labor organization.
3. It is hereby unlawful in the Mideast Region for any company to prevent a union or labor organization from being established or to force a union or labor organization to disband.
4. It is hereby illegal in the Mideast Region for any non-union employee to take advantage of any benefit or perk that was gained or provided to employees by a union.This includes wages, health care, vacation, pensions and any other benefit provided by the union. The non-union employees will have to deal directly with their employer in order to set their own wages and benefits.   
5. A three member panel with a representative from the union, the non-union employee and an independent arbitrator will decide if the non-union employee violated Clause 4.
6. Non-union employees found in violation of Clause 4 will be subject to the following punishments:
 o First offense: A month's rate of union dues paid to the union
 o Second offense: Required to join the union or they will be fired
7. Companies in violation of Section 1 will be subject with punishment, with fines totaling no more than twenty-five percent of their annual gross income .

Section 2
1. An additional ballot to require an employer recognize a union is required unless seventy-five percent of workers have signed cards expressing their desire to establish a union.
2. Companies in violation of Clauses 1 will be subject with punishment, with fines totaling no more than fifteen percent of their annual gross income.

Section 3
1. "Emergency public service employee" is defined as employees of local or regional government employees employed within the Mideast Region whose employment directly effects the security and safety of the citizens of the Mideast Region. This definition applies to local and regional law enforcement officers and command staff, correctional officers and command staff, prison guards and command staff, emergency medical personnel, local and regional prosecutors, regional public defenders, local and regional firefighters, and local and regional employees of departments dealing with road repair, snow removal, trash collection, and disaster relief.
2. As Emergency public service employees are essential to protecting the public and providing security for all citizens of the Mideast region, unions/labor organizations representing emergency public service employees are prohibited from striking to resolve disputes in contract negotiations. If no contract has been agreed to within 60 days of the start of negotiations, either the union/labor organization or the local or regional government can declare that negotiations are at an impasse. Negotiations are then sent to binding arbitration before the Mideast Superior Court Judge. After such arbitration, either side has two weeks to seek review before the Supreme Court of Atlasia for final binding arbitration.

[Inks.LWC Supports Chuck Hagel]

Seeing no objection, the amendments by Gass3268 and Inks.LWC are adopted.

Voting is now open on the final version of the bill (below).  Members will vote AYE, NAY, or ABSTAIN.  This will be a 48-hour vote.

Amendment to the Labor Relations Act

The Labor Relations Act shall hereby be amended to read:

Section 1
1. It is hereby unlawful in the Mideast Region for any company or organization to prevent an employee from joining a union or labor organization.
2. It is hereby unlawful in the Mideast Region for any company or organization to require that an employee join a union or labor organization.
3. It is hereby unlawful in the Mideast Region for any company to prevent a union or labor organization from being established or to force a union or labor organization to disband.
4. It is hereby illegal in the Mideast Region for any non-union employee to take advantage of any benefit or perk that was gained or provided to employees by a union.This includes wages, health care, vacation, pensions and any other benefit provided by the union. The non-union employees will have to deal directly with their employer in order to set their own wages and benefits.   
5. A three member panel with a representative from the union, the non-union employee and an independent arbitrator will decide if the non-union employee violated Clause 4.
6. Non-union employees found in violation of Clause 4 will be subject to the following punishments:
 o First offense: A month's rate of union dues paid to the union
 o Second offense: Required to join the union or they will be fired
7. Companies in violation of Section 1 will be subject with punishment, with fines totaling no more than twenty-five percent of their annual gross income .

Section 2
1. An additional ballot to require an employer recognize a union is required unless seventy-five percent of workers have signed cards expressing their desire to establish a union.
2. Companies in violation of Clauses 1 will be subject with punishment, with fines totaling no more than fifteen percent of their annual gross income.

Section 3
1. "Emergency public service employee" is defined as employees of local or regional government employees employed within the Mideast Region whose employment directly effects the security and safety of the citizens of the Mideast Region. This definition applies to local and regional law enforcement officers and command staff, correctional officers and command staff, prison guards and command staff, emergency medical personnel, local and regional prosecutors, regional public defenders, local and regional firefighters, and local and regional employees of departments dealing with road repair, snow removal, trash collection, and disaster relief.
2. As Emergency public service employees are essential to protecting the public and providing security for all citizens of the Mideast region, unions/labor organizations representing emergency public service employees are prohibited from striking to resolve disputes in contract negotiations. If no contract has been agreed to within 60 days of the start of negotiations, either the union/labor organization or the local or regional government can declare that negotiations are at an impasse. Negotiations are then sent to binding arbitration before the Mideast Superior Court Judge. After such arbitration, either side has two weeks to seek review before the Supreme Court of Atlasia for final binding arbitration.

[Inks.LWC Supports Chuck Hagel]

AYE

[Talleyrand]

AYE

[For Oklahoma]

Aye

[Senator X]

Aye

[Gass3268]

AYE

[Jayhawker]

I am very pleased that we all were able to find common ground on this piece of legislation, as well as the education bill and the budget. Great work, Assembly. You all have been great this session!

[Senator X]

I am very pleased that we all were able to find common ground on this piece of legislation, as well as the education bill and the budget. Great work, Assembly. You all have been great this session!

The same to you, Governor

[Inks.LWC Supports Chuck Hagel]

Voting is now closed.  The AYEs are 5, and the NAYs are 0.  The AYEs have it, and the bill has passed.  The bill is now passed onto the Governor for his signature or veto.

[Gass3268]

Yay!