CT SB00063

Repeals and replaces Section 7-473c of general statutes, effective October 1, 2014, governing municipal labor arbitration procedures.

Establishes a Neutral Arbitrator Selection Committee with ten members (five representing employees, five representing municipal employers) to appoint a panel of at least twenty neutral arbitrators.

Imposes binding arbitration on municipal employers and employee organizations if neither party requests arbitration services within 180 days of certification or 30 days of contract expiration/reopener provisions.

Requires all statements of last best offer and briefs on unresolved issues be filed no later than 180 calendar days from when either party requested arbitration services or when arbitration was imposed.

Allows municipal employers and employee organizations to jointly file stipulations modifying or waiving arbitration procedures, except that no stipulation may modify the 180-day filing deadline for statements of last best offer and briefs.