§ 28-9.1-12. Collective bargaining contract.
Any agreements actually negotiated between the bargaining agent and the corporate authorities either before or within thirty (30) days after arbitration shall constitute the collective bargaining contract governing firefighters and the city or town for the period stated in the agreement; provided, that the period shall not exceed one year. Any collective bargaining agreement negotiated under the terms and provisions of this chapter shall specifically provide that the firefighters who are subject to its terms have no right to engage in any work stoppage, slowdown, or strike, the consideration for the provision being the right to a resolution of disputed questions.
History of Section.P.L. 1961, ch. 149, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations
Chapter 28-9.1 - Firefighters’ Arbitration
Section 28-9.1-1. - Short title.
Section 28-9.1-2. - Statement of policy.
Section 28-9.1-3. - Definitions.
Section 28-9.1-4. - Right to organize and bargain collectively.
Section 28-9.1-5. - Recognition of bargaining agent.
Section 28-9.1-5.1. - Change of bargaining agent.
Section 28-9.1-6. - Obligation to bargain.
Section 28-9.1-7. - Unresolved issues submitted to arbitration.
Section 28-9.1-8. - Arbitration board — Composition.
Section 28-9.1-10. - Factors to be considered by arbitration board.
Section 28-9.1-11. - Fees and expenses of arbitration.
Section 28-9.1-12. - Collective bargaining contract.
Section 28-9.1-13. - Request for collective bargaining.
Section 28-9.1-14. - Severability.
Section 28-9.1-15. - Writ of certiorari to the supreme court.
Section 28-9.1-16. - Attorneys’ fees — Costs — Interest.
Section 28-9.1-17. - Continuance of contractual provisions.
Section 28-9.1-18. - Exclusive bargaining representative obligations.