CA AB504

Establishes that public employees have the right to refuse to enter a workplace during a primary strike, refuse to perform work for a public employer involved in a primary strike, or refuse to cross a strike line without facing discipline or adverse action.

Prohibits public employers from directing employees to cross picket lines or perform work during a primary strikes, and allows recognized employee organizations to inform employees of these rights.

Voids any provision in public employer policies or collective bargaining agreements that limits or waives these strike solidarity rights, except for agreements entered before January 1, 2024, which must be renegotiated upon request.

Exempts fire department employees subject to Labor Code Section 1962 and peace officers defined in specified sections of the Penal Code from these protections.

Does not alter existing law regarding strikes by essential employees as established by judicial decisions and Public Employment Relations Board rulings.