WI SB965

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

UWHCA must allow union representatives at least 30 minutes at mandatory new employee orientations and provide at least 48 hours advance notice of such sessions

UWHCA must provide union representatives with employee contact information (name, job title, work location, phone, email, and personal contact info if on file) within 10 days of hire and monthly for all covered employees

Union representatives and employees may use UWHCA email systems and workplace communication tools for discussing workplace issues, grievances, collective bargaining administration, and organizing activities

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