AZ SB1235

Creates a new privilege protecting communications between labor representatives and employees during grievance proceedings in civil actions.

Labor representatives cannot be examined or required to disclose communications made by employees or advice given to employees during representation in a grievance process.

Defines "employee" as a member of a collective bargaining unit where a labor organization has a contract with the employer.

Defines "grievance process" as the procedure established by a labor agreement to address employee complaints that an employer violated the agreement.

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