(b) For purposes of newly hired employees in the bargaining unit, reasonable access includes, but is not limited to:
(A) The right to meet with new employees, without loss of employee compensation or leave benefits; and
(B) The right to meet with the new employees within 30 calendar days from the date of hire for a period of at least 30 minutes but not more than 120 minutes, during new employee orientation or, if the public employer does not conduct new employee orientations, at individual or group meetings.
(c) For purposes of employees in the bargaining unit who are not new employees, reasonable access includes, but is not limited to:
(A) The right to meet with employees during the employees’ regular work hours at the employees’ regular work location to investigate and discuss grievances, workplace-related complaints and other matters relating to employment relations; and
(B) The right to conduct meetings at the employees’ regular work location before or after the employees’ regular work hours, during meal periods and during any other break periods.
(2) A public employer shall permit an exclusive representative to use the public employer’s facilities or property, whether owned or leased by the employer, for purposes of conducting meetings with the represented employees in the bargaining unit.
(3)(a) An exclusive representative may hold the meetings described under subsection (1) of this section at a time and place set by the exclusive representative, provided that the meetings do not interfere with the employer’s operations.
(b) The exclusive representative shall have the right to conduct the meetings without undue interference and may establish reasonable rules regarding appropriate conduct for meeting attendees.
(4)(a) If a public employer has the information in the employer’s records, the public employer shall provide to the exclusive representative, in an editable digital file format agreed to by the exclusive representative, the following information for each employee in an appropriate bargaining unit:
(A) The employee’s name and date of hire;
(B) Contact information including:
(i) Cellular, home and work telephone numbers;
(ii) Any means of electronic communication, including work and personal electronic mail addresses; and
(iii) Home address or personal mailing address; and
(C) Employment information, including the employee’s job title, salary and work site location.
(b) The public employer shall provide the information described in paragraph (a) of this subsection to the exclusive representative:
(A) Within 10 calendar days from the date of hire for newly hired employees in an appropriate bargaining unit; and
(B) Every 120 calendar days for employees in the bargaining unit who are not newly hired employees.
(5) An exclusive representative shall have the right to use the electronic mail systems or other similar communication systems of a public employer to communicate with the employees in the bargaining unit regarding:
(a) Collective bargaining, including the administration of collective bargaining agreements;
(b) The investigation of grievances or other disputes relating to employment relations; and
(c) Matters involving the governance or business of the labor organization.
(6) Nothing in this section:
(a) Prevents a public employer from providing an exclusive representative access to employees within the bargaining unit beyond the reasonable access required under this section.
(b) Limits any existing right of a labor organization to communicate with public employees. [2019 c.429 §5]
Structure 2021 Oregon Revised Statutes
Volume : 06 - Local Government, Public Employees, Elections
Chapter 243 - Public Employee Rights and Benefits
Section 243.005 - Definitions for ORS 243.005 to 243.045.
Section 243.035 - Premiums and administrative costs to be budgeted and paid by public employers.
Section 243.057 - Role of executive director.
Section 243.061 - Public Employees’ Benefit Board; members; term; confirmation; expenses.
Section 243.066 - Officers; quorum; meetings.
Section 243.105 - Definitions for ORS 243.105 to 243.285.
Section 243.107 - Employees of public universities eligible to participate in benefit plan.
Section 243.125 - Powers and duties of board; rules.
Section 243.129 - Participation in benefit plan by local government.
Section 243.135 - Health benefit plans for eligible employees; terms and conditions.
Section 243.140 - Health benefit and dental plans for persons operating foster homes.
Section 243.142 - Application for federal waiver.
Section 243.144 - Health benefit plan coverage requirements.
Section 243.156 - Coverage of adult disabled children.
Section 243.165 - Public Employees’ Benefit Account; continuing appropriation to account.
Section 243.167 - Public Employees’ Revolving Fund; continuing appropriation to fund.
Section 243.200 - Participation of self-pay groups in benefit plans.
Section 243.221 - Options that may be offered under flexible benefit plan.
Section 243.223 - Rules for flexible benefit plans; costs.
Section 243.252 - Payment of cost for employees or retirees.
Section 243.256 - Reimbursement methodology for payment to hospitals.
Section 243.275 - Additional benefit plans authorized; assessment for expenses.
Section 243.285 - Salary deductions; payment of moneys deducted.
Section 243.291 - Plan eligibility; costs to be paid by participants; fees.
Section 243.296 - Requirements when board offers long term care insurance plan.
Section 243.302 - Grouping retired and nonretired employees for health insurance coverage.
Section 243.317 - Definitions for ORS 243.317 to 243.323.
Section 243.319 - Written policy regarding workplace harassment; requirements.
Section 243.325 - "Public employee" defined.
Section 243.401 - Definitions for ORS 243.401 to 243.507.
Section 243.411 - Deferred Compensation Fund.
Section 243.421 - Investment program for fund; securities law not applicable.
Section 243.428 - Forfeited payments; use of moneys.
Section 243.440 - Salary reduction for deferred compensation plan; amount; payment.
Section 243.462 - Option to defer compensation on after-tax basis.
Section 243.465 - Rollover distribution of deferred amounts to beneficiary.
Section 243.470 - Administration of deferred compensation program; rules.
Section 243.476 - Compliance with federal requirements.
Section 243.478 - Plan administration agreements; costs.
Section 243.505 - Deferred Compensation Advisory Committee.
Section 243.550 - Dependent care assistance plan.
Section 243.555 - Definitions for ORS 243.555 to 243.575.
Section 243.560 - Rulemaking; charge for administration; records.
Section 243.565 - Administration of plan.
Section 243.570 - Compensation reduction agreement.
Section 243.575 - Computation of retirement and pension benefits; taxable income.
Section 243.585 - Accounting system allowances for dedication of salary.
Section 243.650 - Definitions for ORS 243.650 to 243.809.
Section 243.656 - Policy statement.
Section 243.668 - Legislative findings.
Section 243.672 - Unfair labor practices; complaints; filing fees.
Section 243.676 - Processing of unfair labor practice complaints; civil penalties.
Section 243.684 - Requirements for petition for representation.
Section 243.692 - Limitation on successive representation elections.
Section 243.698 - Expedited bargaining process; notice; implementation of proposed changes.
Section 243.702 - Renegotiation of invalid provisions in agreements.
Section 243.742 - Binding arbitration when strike prohibited.
Section 243.766 - Board duties in administration of collective bargaining laws; rules.
Section 243.772 - Effect of collective bargaining laws on local charters and ordinances.
Section 243.782 - Representation by counsel authorized.
Section 243.796 - Definitions for ORS 243.796 to 243.806.
Section 243.808 - Arbitration concerning alleged misconduct by law enforcement officer.
Section 243.850 - Qualified football coaches plan; participation; salary deduction.
Section 243.860 - Definitions for ORS 243.860 to 243.886.
Section 243.864 - Duties; rules; contracts; personnel.
Section 243.866 - Benefit plans; criteria; coverage options; payroll deductions; rules.
Section 243.867 - Participation in benefit plan by local government.
Section 243.868 - Benefit plans for other than health and dental benefits; premiums; district plans.
Section 243.869 - Coverage of adult disabled children.
Section 243.870 - Long term care benefit plans.
Section 243.872 - Requirements when board offers long term care benefit plan.
Section 243.874 - Flexible benefit plans; rules.
Section 243.876 - Payroll deductions; reports.
Section 243.877 - Health benefit plan coverage requirements.
Section 243.879 - Reimbursement methodology for payment to hospitals.
Section 243.880 - Oregon Educators Benefit Account; continuing appropriation; monthly deposits.
Section 243.882 - Monthly participation assessment; purposes; maximum account balance.
Section 243.886 - Limitations on district participation in benefit plans; exceptions.
Section 243.910 - Definitions for ORS 243.910 to 243.945.
Section 243.920 - Assisting employees to obtain supplemental benefits; employee contribution.
Section 243.930 - Board contributions; investment; purchase of benefits.
Section 243.940 - Employee election; cancellation of election.
Section 243.950 - Public Safety Memorial Fund.
Section 243.952 - Public Safety Memorial Fund Board; officers; quorum; meetings; staff.
Section 243.954 - Definitions for ORS 243.954 to 243.974.
Section 243.956 - Eligibility for benefits from fund; types of benefits.
Section 243.958 - Initial application for benefits.
Section 243.959 - Supplemental application for benefits.
Section 243.960 - Application information public record.
Section 243.962 - Determination of award amount.
Section 243.966 - Reconsideration; no review.
Section 243.968 - Payment of awards.
Section 243.969 - Payment of lump sum benefits.
Section 243.970 - Authority of board; rules; report.
Section 243.972 - Gifts; requirements for tax deductibility.