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Collective Bargaining

The process where a group of employees, often through a union, negotiate with their employer about wages, hours, and working conditions.

Public Safety Officer

An employee of a state or local government who works in law enforcement (police), fire services (firefighters), or emergency medical services (paramedics, EMTs).

Labor Organization

A group of employees (often called a union) formed to represent their interests and negotiate with employers about job-related matters.

Federal Labor Relations Authority (Authority)

A federal agency that oversees labor-management relations for federal employees and, under this bill, would make determinations about state compliance with collective bargaining rights.

Substantially Provides

Refers to a state's current laws or practices that offer rights and responsibilities to public safety officers similar to or greater than those outlined in this federal bill.

Supervisory Employee

An employee with the authority to hire, direct, assign, promote, discipline, or manage other public safety officers, using independent judgment. These employees are typically excluded from collective bargaining units under this bill.