§ 28-9.3-3. Recognition of bargaining agent.
The association or labor organization selected by the certified public school teachers in the public school system in any city, town, or regional school district shall be recognized by the school committee of the city, town, or district as the sole and exclusive negotiating or bargaining agent for all of the public school teachers of the city, town, or regional school district unless and until recognition of the association or labor organization is withdrawn or changed by vote of the certified public school teachers after a duly conducted election, held pursuant to the provisions of this chapter. An association or labor organization or the school committee may designate any person or persons to negotiate or bargain in its behalf.
History of Section.P.L. 1966, ch. 146, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations
Chapter 28-9.3 - Certified School Teachers’ Arbitration
Section 28-9.3-1. - Declaration of policy — Purpose.
Section 28-9.3-2. - Right to organize and bargain collectively.
Section 28-9.3-3. - Recognition of bargaining agent.
Section 28-9.3-4. - Obligation to bargain.
Section 28-9.3-5. - Determination of negotiating agent — Elections.
Section 28-9.3-6. - Supervision of elections.
Section 28-9.3-7. - Certification of negotiating agent.
Section 28-9.3-8. - Request for negotiation or bargaining.
Section 28-9.3-9. - Unresolved issues submitted to mediation or arbitration.
Section 28-9.3-10. - Arbitration board — Composition.
Section 28-9.3-11. - Hearings.
Section 28-9.3-12. - Appeal from decision.
Section 28-9.3-13. - Fees and expenses of arbitration.
Section 28-9.3-14. - Plural and singular usage.