NJ S996

Establishes mandatory "super conciliation" process for collective bargaining disputes involving emergency medical technicians, paramedics, public safety dispatchers, 9-1-1 operators, and other public safety telecommunicators when mediation and factfinding have failed

Requires super conciliators to investigate the dispute, facilitate negotiations (including 24-hour per day sessions if needed), and complete proceedings within 90 days of selection

Mandates a final public report within 30 days after proceedings if the dispute remains unresolved, to be released to the public within 10 days of issuance

Prohibits employers from unilaterally changing any terms and conditions of employment after a collective bargaining agreement expires, including salary increments, without written agreement from the employee representative

Applies immediately to all new negotiations, and to existing agreements upon their expiration