§ 981. Good faith; failure to agree
For the purpose of this chapter to bargain collectively is the performance of the mutual obligation of the employer and the representative of the employees to meet at reasonable times and confer in good faith with respect to all matters bargainable under the provisions of this chapter; but the failure or refusal of either party to agree to a proposal, or to change or withdraw a lawful proposal, or to make a concession shall not constitute, or be evidence direct or indirect, of a breach of this obligation. (Added 1969, No. 113, § 1.)
Structure Vermont Statutes
Chapter 27 - State Employees Labor Relations Act
§ 903. Employees’ rights and duties; prohibited acts
§ 904. Subjects for bargaining
§ 906. Designation of managerial, supervisory, and confidential employees
§ 907. Designation of supervisory employees
§ 908. Designation of State’s Attorneys’ employees; statewide bargaining rights
§ 909. Access to new employees in bargaining unit
§ 910. Annual list of employees in bargaining unit
§ 911. Designation of deputy sheriffs paid by State; statewide bargaining rights
§ 921. Creation; membership; compensation
§ 922. Office space; employees
§ 925. Mediation; fact finding
§ 941. Unit determination, certification, and representation
§ 963. Membership; employees’ rights
§ 964. Business and products of other employers
§ 965. Prevention of unfair practices
§ 974. Communication with General Assembly
§ 975. Enforcement and preemption
§ 981. Good faith; failure to agree
§ 982. Agreements; limitations, renegotiation, and renewal
§ 1001. Grievances; applicants and excluded personnel
§ 1003. Judicial review; stay pending appeal