Sec. 23.40.225. Exemption based on religious convictions.
Notwithstanding the provisions of AS 23.40.220, a collective bargaining settlement reached, or agreement entered into, under AS 23.40.210 that incorporates union security provisions, including a union shop or agency shop provision or agreement, shall safeguard the rights of nonassociation of employees having bona fide religious convictions based on tenets or teachings of a church or […]
Sec. 23.40.235. Public involvement in school district negotiations.
Before beginning bargaining, the school board of a city or borough school district or a regional educational attendance area shall provide opportunities for public comment on the issues to be addressed in the collective bargaining process. Initial proposals, last-best-offer proposals, tentative agreements before ratification, and final agreements reached by the parties are public documents and […]
Sec. 23.40.240. Effect on certain units, representatives, and agreements.
Nothing in this chapter terminates or modifies a collective bargaining unit, recognition of exclusive bargaining representative, or collective bargaining agreement if the unit, recognition, or agreement is in effect on September 5, 1972.
Sec. 23.40.130. Complaint and accusation.
If the labor relations agency fails to eliminate the prohibited practice by conciliation and to obtain voluntary compliance with AS 23.40.070 – 23.40.260, or, before it attempts conciliation, it may serve a copy of the complaint or accusation upon the respondent. The complaint or accusation and the subsequent procedures shall be handled in accordance with […]
Sec. 23.40.245. Postsecondary student involvement in collective bargaining.
(a) When a bargaining unit includes members of the faculty or other employees of a public institution of postsecondary education, the public employer and the representative of the bargaining unit shall permit student representatives of that institution to (1) attend and observe all meetings between the public employer and the representative of the bargaining unit […]
Sec. 23.40.140. Orders and decisions.
If the labor relations agency finds that a person named in the written complaint or accusation has engaged in a prohibited practice, the labor relations agency shall issue and serve on the person an order or decision requiring the person to cease and desist from the prohibited practice and to take affirmative action which will […]
Sec. 23.40.250. Definitions.
In AS 23.40.070 – 23.40.260, unless the context otherwise requires, (1) “collective bargaining” means the performance of the mutual obligation of the public employer or the employer’s designated representatives and the representative of the employees to meet at reasonable times, including meetings in advance of the budget making process, and negotiate in good faith with […]
Sec. 23.40.150. Enforcement by injunction.
The labor relations agency may apply to the superior court in the judicial district in which the prohibited practice occurred for an order enjoining the prohibited acts specified in the order or decision of the labor relations agency. Upon a showing by the labor relations agency that the person has engaged or is about to […]
Sec. 23.40.255. Applicability to political subdivisions, including school districts.
(a) AS 23.40.070 – 23.40.260 is applicable to organized boroughs and political subdivisions of the state, home rule or otherwise, unless the legislative body of the political subdivision, by ordinance or resolution, rejects having the provisions of AS 23.40.070 – 23.40.260 apply. (b) Notwithstanding (a) of this section, a municipal school district or regional educational […]
Sec. 23.40.160. Power to investigate and compel testimony.
(a) For the purpose of the investigations, proceedings, or hearings which the labor relations agency considers necessary to carry out the provisions of AS 23.40.070 – 23.40.260, the labor relations agency may issue subpoenas requiring the attendance and testimony of witnesses and the production of relevant evidence. (b) The labor relations agency may administer oaths, […]