HB3455 - Public Workers' Rights Act

• Removes provisions allowing fair share agreements where non-union employees pay fees for collective bargaining costs; only union dues authorized through written authorization.

• Requires exclusive bargaining representatives to negotiate collective bargaining agreements on behalf of all unit employees regardless of membership status, but limits representation obligations for non-members in certain grievance and disciplinary proceedings.

• Includes telecommunicators in provisions applying to public safety personnel subject to mandatory arbitration and strike restrictions.

• Protects employees participating in strikes, work stoppages, or slowdowns resulting from employer unfair labor practices from discipline.

• Establishes detailed requirements for dues deduction authorization, including employee written authorization, timely commencement of deductions, and continuation until membership revocation or employment termination.