§ 28-10-1. Mediation and conciliation by director.
It shall be the duty of the director of labor and training to do all in his or her power to promote the voluntary mediation and conciliation of controversies and disputes between employers and employees, and to avoid resort to strikes, lockouts, boycotts, blacklists, discriminations, and legal proceedings in or arising out of controversies and disputes and matters of employment. In pursuance of this duty, the director may, whenever he or she deems advisable, but subject to the approval of the governor, appoint a board of mediation and conciliation for the consideration and settlement of controversies and disputes. The director shall prescribe rules of procedure for the mediation and conciliation, and the mediation and conciliation boards shall have the power to conduct investigations, to hold hearings, and to summon witnesses.
History of Section.P.L. 1919, ch. 1741, § 4; G.L. 1923, ch. 87, § 7; G.L. 1938, ch. 281, § 4; G.L. 1956, § 28-10-1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations
Chapter 28-10 - Labor Disputes
Section 28-10-1. - Mediation and conciliation by director.
Section 28-10-2. - Prerequisites and proof required for injunction.
Section 28-10-3. - “Labor dispute” defined.
Section 28-10-4. - Relief denied to complainants in default.
Section 28-10-5. - Jury trial of contempts.
Section 28-10-6. - “Person” defined.
Section 28-10-7. - Tear gas prohibited.
Section 28-10-8. - Penalty for use of gas.
Section 28-10-9. - Advertising for employees during labor dispute.
Section 28-10-10. - [Repealed.]
Section 28-10-11. - Employment of strikebreaker prohibited.
Section 28-10-12. - [Repealed.]
Section 28-10-13. - Notice in advertising.