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MN SF1582

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/16/2009

Primary Sponsor

David Hann

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Origin

Senate

86th Legislature 2009-2010

AI Summary

  • Teachers employed by local school districts (excluding principals and assistant principals) may strike only after a collective bargaining agreement expires or impasse occurs, with at least 30 days of mediation participation required
  • Neither party may request interest arbitration, or any request for binding interest arbitration must be rejected, before a strike is permitted
  • Teachers may also strike if the employer violates section 179A.13, subdivision 2, clause (9)
  • Repeals Minnesota Statutes 2008, section 179A.17, subdivision 1, which previously provided expedited procedures for newly certified teacher representatives to reach contracts within 60 days or be presumed at impasse

Legislative Description

Binding arbitration agreement requirement before teacher strike

Last Action

Senate: Introduction and first reading

3/16/2009

Committee Referrals

Education3/16/2009

Full Bill Text

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