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 23-612 – 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 […]
Section 23-613 – Strikes
(a) In this section, “strike” has the meaning stated in § 3–303 of the State Personnel and Pensions Article. (b) An employee or an employee organization may not engage in, induce, initiate, direct, support, or ratify a strike. (c) If a strike occurs, on request of the employer, a court of competent jurisdiction may enjoin the strike. (d) An […]
Section 23-614 – Collective Bargaining Agreement Supersedes Conflicting Regulation or Administrative Policy of Employer
Except as otherwise provided by law, if employees have entered into a collective bargaining agreement with the employer under this subtitle, the collective bargaining agreement entered into under § 23–607 of this subtitle supersedes any conflicting regulation or administrative policy of the employer.
Section 23-609 – Approval of Collective Bargaining Agreement by Board; Funding
(a) The employer shall submit to the Board a term of a collective bargaining agreement entered into under § 23–607 of this subtitle if the term: (1) Requires an appropriation of funds; or (2) Has or may have a fiscal impact on the employer. (b) The employer shall make a good faith effort to have the Board approve all […]
Section 23-610 – Rights and Responsibilities Retained by the Employer
(a) (1) Except where abridged by an express provision of a collective bargaining agreement, the employer shall retain the exclusive right and authority, at its discretion, to maintain the order and efficiency of the public service entrusted to it and to operate and manage the affairs of the employer in all aspects, including all rights and authority […]
Section 23-601 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Board” means the Board of Library Trustees for Howard County. (c) “Certified exclusive representative” means the employee organization that has been certified as the collective bargaining agent for a bargaining unit. (d) “County Council” means the Howard County Council. (e) “County Executive” means the Howard County Executive. (f) “Director” […]
Section 23-602 – Permitted Activities
Employees of the employer may: (1) Form, join, and participate in an employee organization; (2) Bargain collectively through a certified exclusive representative of their choice; (3) Engage in lawful concerted activities for their mutual aid and protection; and (4) Refrain from any activity covered under items (1) through (3) of this section.
Section 23-603 – Duty of Good Faith; Fostering Positive Labor Relations; 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 23-604 – Units; Determination of Management Status for Purpose of Exclusion
(a) (1) In this section the following words have the meanings indicated. (2) “Confidential employee” means an employee who, as a functional responsibility, acts in a confidential capacity to assist Howard County Library System officials who formulate, determine, and effectuate policies in the field of employee relations. (3) “Management employee” means an employee who, in the interest of the […]