§ 28-9.7-12. Collective bargaining contract.
Any agreements actually negotiated between the bargaining agent and the state authorities either before or within thirty (30) days after arbitration shall constitute the collective bargaining contract governing correctional officers and the state for the period stated therein, provided that the period shall not exceed three (3) years. Any collective bargaining agreement negotiated under the terms and provisions of this chapter shall specifically provide that the correctional officers who are subject to its terms shall 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. 2004, ch. 582, § 1; P.L. 2004, ch. 592, § 1.
Structure Rhode Island General Laws
Title 28 - Labor and Labor Relations
Chapter 28-9.7 - Correctional Officers Arbitration
Section 28-9.7-1. - Short title.
Section 28-9.7-2. - Statement of policy.
Section 28-9.7-3. - Definitions.
Section 28-9.7-4. - Right to organize and bargain collectively.
Section 28-9.7-5. - Recognition of bargaining agent.
Section 28-9.7-6. - Obligation to bargain.
Section 28-9.7-7. - Unresolved issues submitted to arbitration.
Section 28-9.7-8. - Arbitration board — Composition.
Section 28-9.7-10. - Factors to be considered by arbitration board.
Section 28-9.7-11. - Fees and expenses of arbitration.
Section 28-9.7-12. - Collective bargaining contract.
Section 28-9.7-13. - Request for collective bargaining.
Section 28-9.7-14. - Writ of certiorari to the supreme court.
Section 28-9.7-15. - Attorney’s fees, costs, and interest.