The organization selected by the majority of the state police shall be recognized by the state as the sole and exclusive bargaining agent for all of the state police unless and until recognition of the organization is withdrawn by vote of a majority of the state police. The labor organization or state 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.
R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-9.5-5
Recognition of bargaining agent
Known as the State Police Arbitration Act
The act spans §§ 28-9.5-1 to 28-9.5-9 (17 sections).
P.L. 1979, ch. 311, § 1.
Official source: Rhode Island General Assembly. Reproduced from public-domain Rhode Island statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.