§ 28-9.1-5. Recognition of bargaining agent.
The labor organization selected by the majority of firefighters in any city or town shall be recognized by the city or town as the sole and exclusive bargaining agent for all of the members of the city or town fire department unless and until recognition of the labor organization is withdrawn by vote of a majority of the firefighters. The labor organization or city or town may designate any person or persons to negotiate or bargain on its behalf; provided, that the person or persons so designated shall be given authority to enter into and conclude an effective and binding collective bargaining agreement.
History of Section.P.L. 1961, ch. 149, § 1; P.L. 1970, ch. 75, § 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.