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, […]
Sec. 23.40.260. Short title.
AS 23.40.070 – 23.40.260 may be cited as the Public Employment Relations Act.
Sec. 23.40.170. Regulations.
The labor relations agency may adopt regulations under AS 44.62 (Administrative Procedure Act) to carry out the provisions of AS 23.40.070 – 23.40.260.
Sec. 23.40.180. Penalty for violation of order or decision.
A person who violates a provision of an order or decision of the labor relations agency is guilty of a misdemeanor and is punishable by a fine of not more than $500.
Sec. 23.40.190. Mediation.
If, after a reasonable period of negotiation over the terms of a collective bargaining agreement, a deadlock exists between a public employer and an organization, the labor relations agency may appoint a competent, impartial, disinterested person to act as mediator in any dispute either on its own initiative or on the request of one of […]
Sec. 23.40.200. Classes of public employees; arbitration.
(a) For purposes of this section, public employees are employed to perform services in one of the three following classes: (1) those services which may not be given up for even the shortest period of time; (2) those services which may be interrupted for a limited period but not for an indefinite period of time; […]
Sec. 23.40.205. Family leave.
Notwithstanding any provision of AS 23.40.070 – 23.40.260 to the contrary, an agreement between the employer subject to AS 39.20.500 – 39.20.550 and an employee bargaining organization that does not contain benefit provisions at least as beneficial to the employee as those provided by AS 39.20.500 – 39.20.550 shall be considered to contain the benefit […]