Section 23-801 – Definitions
(a) In this subtitle the following words have the meanings indicated. (b) “Board” means the Baltimore County Public Library Board of Trustees. (c) “Certified exclusive representative” means the employee organization that has been certified as the collective bargaining agent for a bargaining unit. (d) “Confidential employee” means an employee who: (1) Has access to confidential information, including budgetary and fiscal […]
Section 23-802 – Employee Deemed Supervisory in Certain Circumstances — Differentiation Between Supervisory and Nonsupervisory Employee
(a) An employee who may effectively recommend an action listed in § 23–701(l) of this subtitle may be deemed a supervisory employee if the employee’s exercise of the authority requires the exercise of independent judgment and is not merely of a routine or clerical nature. (b) The exercise of any single function listed in § 23–701(l) of […]
Section 23-803 – Possible Actions by Employees
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 23-804 – 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 […]