WI AB999

UWHCA employees may authorize a collective bargaining representative through a petition for certification signed by a majority of employees, bypassing the traditional secret ballot election process required for other employers

UWHCA must allow union representatives at least 30 minutes at mandatory new employee orientations to present information about collective bargaining, with minimum 48 hours advance notice of orientation sessions

UWHCA must provide union representatives access to workplace email systems and communication tools for discussing grievances, administering agreements, and organizing activities

UWHCA must supply employee contact information (name, job title, work location, phone, email, and personal contact info if on file) within 10 days of hire and provide monthly updates for all bargaining unit employees

Both UWHCA and union representatives must provide 10 days written notice before engaging in lockouts or strikes when no collective bargaining agreement is in effect