IL HB4723

Charter schools accepting state funding directly or through state-directed school districts must maintain labor peace agreements with employee organizations that request one, effective June 1, 2022.

Labor peace agreements must include binding provisions prohibiting work stoppages, economic interference, and harassment or coercion related to employee organizing rights.

Charter schools cannot assist or encourage the formation of labor organizations, and labor organizations must notify schools in writing before seeking an agreement, identifying specific employee classifications to be covered.

Labor peace agreements must be executed within 60 days of written notice; if negotiations reach impasse, an Illinois Educational Labor Relations Board hearing officer will provide non-binding recommendations, with disputes potentially submitted to final and binding arbitration.

Upon written request for a labor peace agreement, charter schools must allow labor organization representatives to enter campuses and offices to meet privately with employees during non-work times in non-work spaces.