Section 23-804 – Good Faith Bargaining — Joint Responsibility for Positive Labor Relations Environment — Goal of Collective Bargaining
(a) The employer and the certified exclusive representative have a responsibility to engage in good faith bargaining over matters required by law. (b) The employer and the certified exclusive representative jointly shall be responsible for fostering a positive labor relations environment based on mutual trust, respect, communication, and cooperation. (c) The goal of collective bargaining is the delivery […]
Section 23-805 – Certified Exclusive Representative
(a) The employer shall recognize the right of the certified exclusive representative to represent the employees in the unit in collective bargaining and in the grievance process. (b) The certified exclusive representative of a unit shall: (1) Serve as the sole agent for the unit in collective bargaining; and (2) Represent all employees in the unit fairly and in […]
Section 23-806 – Petition Indicating Intent to Be Certified as Exclusive Representative — Contents — Neutral Decision Maker Involvement — Written Authorization Cards — Timing of Election — Election Procedures
(a) (1) An employee organization seeking certification as the exclusive representative for the bargaining unit of employees may file a petition with the Director indicating this intent. (2) The petition may only be filed in the month of September. (3) The petition shall contain: (i) A request that the Board recognize the employee organization as the exclusive representative of the […]
Section 23-807 – Provisions in Collective Bargaining Agreement — Automatic Dues Deduction — Limited Construction — Agreement Effective Date
(a) If an employee organization is certified as described in this subtitle, the employer and the employee organization shall enter into a collective bargaining agreement that contains provisions regarding: (1) Wages, hours, and terms and conditions of employment; (2) The orderly processing and settlement of grievances regarding the interpretation and implementation of the collective bargaining agreement; and (3) Other […]
Section 23-808 – Agreement in Year When Collective Bargaining Agreement Expires — Impasse Reached — Mediator — Findings and Recommendations Submitted to Board
(a) (1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this subsection, the employer and the certified exclusive representative shall reach an agreement by March 1 of the year in which a collective bargaining agreement will expire. (2) The employer and the certified exclusive representative mutually may agree to extend negotiations for a period not to extend past June […]
Section 23-809 – Submission of Terms to County Executive — Approval or Rejection of Additional Funding by County Executive — Mutual Obligations
(a) The Board shall submit a term of a collective bargaining agreement or memorandum of understanding entered into under §§ 23–707 and 23–708 of this subtitle to the County Executive with the Board’s recommendation regarding whether the agreement or the mediator’s decision requires an appropriation of additional funds. (b) (1) The County Executive may approve or reject a […]
Section 23-810 – Restrictions on Actions by Employer and Employee Organization
(a) The employer may not: (1) Interfere with, coerce, unduly influence, or restrain an employee’s exercise of rights under this subtitle; (2) Dominate, interfere with, assist in the formation, administration, or existence of, or contribute financial assistance or other support to an employee organization; (3) Encourage or discourage membership in an employee organization by discriminating against an employee through […]
Section 23-611 – Decertification
An employee organization shall be deemed decertified if a petition is submitted to the Director that includes the signatures of more than 50% of the employees in the bargaining unit indicating the wish to decertify the employee organization as the exclusive representative for collective bargaining purposes.
Section 23-811 – Exclusive Right of Employer — Provisions Deemed Part of Every Agreement — Right to Submit Grievance — Agreement Superseding
(a) Notwithstanding any other provisions of law, it is the exclusive right of the employer to: (1) Determine the purposes and objectives of each of its constituent offices and departments; (2) Set standards of services to be offered to the public; (3) Exercise control and discretion over its organization and operations; and (4) Determine the methods, means, personnel, and other […]
Section 23-612 – Prohibited Acts
(a) The employer may not: (1) Interfere with, coerce, or restrain an employee in the exercise of any right given to the employee under this subtitle; (2) Interfere with or assist in the formation, administration, or existence of an employee organization; (3) Provide financial assistance or other support to an employee organization; (4) Encourage or discourage membership in an employee […]