§ 1016. Obligation to bargain
The employer and representative of the employees shall bargain collectively, which for the purposes of this chapter means performing the mutual obligation to meet at reasonable times and confer in good faith with respect to all matters bargainable under the provisions of this chapter. The failure or refusal of either party to agree to a proposal; to change or withdraw a lawful proposal; or to make a concession shall not constitute, or be direct or indirect evidence of, a breach of this obligation. (Added 1997, No. 92 (Adj. Sess.), § 9.)
Structure Vermont Statutes
Chapter 28 - Judiciary Employees Labor Relations Act
§ 1012. Employees’ rights and duties; prohibited acts
§ 1013. Subjects for bargaining
§ 1015. Designation of managerial, supervisory, and confidential employees
§ 1017. Grievance procedures; binding arbitration
§ 1018. Mediation; fact-finding; last best offer
§ 1020. Reports arbitration; costs
§ 1021. Unit determination; certification
§ 1022. Access to new employees in bargaining unit
§ 1023. Annual list of employees in bargaining unit
§ 1028. Membership; employee rights
§ 1029. Business and products of other employers
§ 1030. Prevention of unfair practices
§ 1036. Agreements; limitations, renegotiation, and renewal
§ 1041. Grievances; applicants and excluded personnel