Rhode Island General Laws
Chapter 28-7 - Labor Relations Act
Section 28-7-1. - Short title.

§ 28-7-1. Short title.
This chapter shall be known and may be cited and referred to as the “Rhode Island State Labor Relations Act.”
History of Section.P.L. 1941, ch. 1066, § 17; G.L. 1956, § 28-7-1.

Structure Rhode Island General Laws

Rhode Island General Laws

Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations

Chapter 28-7 - Labor Relations Act

Section 28-7-1. - Short title.

Section 28-7-2. - Policy of chapter.

Section 28-7-3. - Definitions.

Section 28-7-4. - Labor relations board — Creation — Appointment, qualifications, terms, and removal of members.

Section 28-7-5. - Quorum of board — Seal.

Section 28-7-6. - Annual report of board — Opinions.

Section 28-7-7. - Compensation and expenses of members — Provision of assistance.

Section 28-7-8. - Place of board meetings — Conduct of proceedings by members or agents.

Section 28-7-9. - Rules and regulations.

Section 28-7-10. - Mediation in labor disputes by board.

Section 28-7-11. - Board’s independence from department of labor and training.

Section 28-7-12. - Rights of employees.

Section 28-7-13. - Unfair labor practices.

Section 28-7-13.1. - Unfair labor practices — Public sector employee organizations.

Section 28-7-14. - Exclusive representation of employees.

Section 28-7-15. - Determination of bargaining unit.

Section 28-7-16. - Controversies as to representation.

Section 28-7-17. - Eligibility to participate in elections — Place and supervision of elections.

Section 28-7-18. - Runoff elections — Term of certification as bargaining representative.

Section 28-7-19. - Unions listed on ballot — Company unions.

Section 28-7-19.1. - Mergers and consolidations of companies.

Section 28-7-19.2. - Standards of corporate behavior.

Section 28-7-20. - Power of board to prevent unfair practices.

Section 28-7-21. - Complaints of unfair practices — Parties to proceedings — Rules of evidence.

Section 28-7-22. - Testimony at hearing — Decision and orders.

Section 28-7-23. - Modification of findings and orders.

Section 28-7-24. - Discontinuance of strike or other activity as condition of board action.

Section 28-7-25. - Expedition of proceedings.

Section 28-7-26. - Judicial enforcement of orders.

Section 28-7-27. - Proceedings in judicial hearing.

Section 28-7-28. - Jurisdiction of court — Appeal to supreme court.

Section 28-7-29. - Appeal from decision of board.

Section 28-7-30. - Board’s order not stayed by judicial proceedings.

Section 28-7-31. - Court not limited by equity jurisdiction.

Section 28-7-32. - Expedition of judicial proceedings.

Section 28-7-33. - Access of board to evidence — Subpoena power — Oaths and affirmations.

Section 28-7-34. - Taking of depositions.

Section 28-7-35. - Judicial enforcement of subpoena.

Section 28-7-36. - Privilege against self-incrimination.

Section 28-7-37. - Service of process of board — Witness fees.

Section 28-7-38. - Service of judicial process.

Section 28-7-39. - Furnishing of public records.

Section 28-7-40. - Penalty for violations.

Section 28-7-41. - Records of proceedings.

Section 28-7-42. - Budget estimates — Expenditures.

Section 28-7-43. - Appropriations and disbursements.

Section 28-7-44. - Chapter controlling.

Section 28-7-45. - Employees exempt from chapter.

Section 28-7-46. - Right to strike and concerted activities preserved.

Section 28-7-47. - Severability.

Section 28-7-48. - Prohibition against economic benefit to an unfair employer.

Section 28-7-49. - No limitation on healthcare benefit providers.