MN SF13

Abolishes the Public Employment Relations Board and transfers unfair labor practice appeals to the district court system instead of board review.

Removes the Board's role in hearing appeals of commissioner decisions on unfair labor practices; parties may now file for injunctive relief and damages directly in district court.

Requires unfair labor practice complaints to be filed with the commissioner and copied to district court, with court orders transmitted back to the commissioner within 10 days.

Dismisses all pending appeals before the Public Employment Relations Board without prejudice and gives appellants 60 days to file certiorari petitions in court of appeals.

Repeals statutory sections creating the Public Employment Relations Board, the definition of "Board," and provisions for appeals of board decisions, effective the day following enactment.