To add to the criteria that must be considered by “PA 312” binding arbitration panels. These arbitrators have the power to impose contract terms between municipalities and public safety unions in the event of a collective bargaining impasse. The arbitrators would be required to consider the interests and welfare of the public and the financial ability of the community to pay. They would not be allowed to consider the ability to raise additional taxes.   Official Text and Analysis.

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-5) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that revises various details.

To allow arbitrators to grant retroactive pay and benefit hikes.

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that generally is more accomodating to the preferences of government employee unions.

To replace the previous version of the bill with one that reflects the terms of a House Republican majority compromise with government employee unions.

To revise the criteria that must be considered by “PA 312” binding arbitration panels. These arbitrators have the power to impose contract terms between municipalities and public safety unions in the event of a collective bargaining impasse. The bill reflects the terms of a House Republican majority compromise with government employee unions. It would expand the scope of this law to consolidated multi-government service authorities (but not 9-1-1 call centers); place a 180 day deadline on the process; and require arbitrators to consider the financial ability of the community to pay, and the pay and benefits of comparable private sector employees, in addition to other government employees. Arbitrators would not be prohibited from considering the community's ability to impose additional taxes.

To revise a detail related to the bill's extension of the binding arbitration mandate to multi-government fire and police authorities.

To concur with the Senate-passed version of the bill.