SB3514 Summary

• Amends the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act to establish a 120-day timeline for the Board to conduct elections or ascertain employee choice of representation after a petition is filed, with possible 60-day extensions for good cause.

• Creates new procedures allowing the Board to designate exclusive representatives based on majority interest demonstrated through dues deduction authorizations or other evidence, without conducting an election, unless fraudulent or coercive conduct is proven.

• Adds provisions for unit clarification petitions to be resolved within 120 days and establishes procedures for parties to challenge representation decisions through circuit court appeals within 35 days.

• Modifies arbitration procedures for peace officers and security employees to require arbitrator selection within 7 days and establishes penalties if parties fail to timely participate in selection, allowing the Board to appoint an arbitrator based on the participating party's choice.

• Amends the Minimum Wage Law to exempt employees in a recognized bargaining unit whose union has contractually agreed to an alternate shift schedule as allowed under federal labor law.