AZ SB1126

Creates a new privilege protecting communications between labor representatives and employees during grievance proceedings under Arizona law.

Labor representatives cannot be compelled to testify about communications made by employees or advice given to employees during representation in a grievance process in civil actions.

Defines "labor representative" as a member of a labor organization or person retained by a labor organization to represent an employee in grievance proceedings.

Defines "employee" as a member of a collective bargaining unit with an employer that has a labor agreement with the labor organization.

Defines "grievance process" as a procedure in a labor agreement for employees to file complaints alleging employer violations of the agreement.