Rhode Island State Labor Relations Act
Rhode Island · Labor and Labor Relations · §§ 28-7-1 to 28-7-9 · 53 sections
Overview
This act governs collective bargaining and labor-management relations, guaranteeing employees the right to organize and to be represented by a union of their choosing, and prohibiting unfair labor practices by employers and by employee organizations. It creates an independent labor relations board with authority to determine appropriate bargaining units, resolve representation disputes through supervised elections and certify exclusive bargaining representatives, and to investigate and remedy unfair labor practices through complaints, hearings, subpoenas, and binding orders. Board orders and subpoenas are enforceable in court, with defined avenues for appeal, and the act sets out the board's composition, procedures, recordkeeping, and penalties for violations.
Editorial summary generated from the text of this act. It is not part of the statute — read the sections below for the operative language.
In the courts
Sections of this act have been cited in 8 court decisions.
Most-cited authority: 781 FSUPP 114 - Pontarelli v. Stone
Sections covered
- R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-1Short title3 cites
- R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-10Mediation in labor disputes by board
- R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-11Board’s independence from department of labor and training
- R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-12Rights of employees1 cite
- R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-13Unfair labor practices1 cite
- R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-13.1Unfair labor practices — Public sector employee organizations
- R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-14Exclusive representation of employees
- R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-15Determination of bargaining unit
- R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-16Controversies as to representation
- R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-17Eligibility to participate in elections — Place and supervision of elections
- R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-18Runoff elections — Term of certification as bargaining representative
- R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-19Unions listed on ballot — Company unions
- R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-19.1Mergers and consolidations of companies1 cite
- R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-19.2Standards of corporate behavior1 cite
- R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-2Policy of chapter
- R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-20Power of board to prevent unfair practices
- R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-21Complaints of unfair practices — Parties to proceedings — Rules of evidence
- R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-22Testimony at hearing — Decision and orders
- R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-23Modification of findings and orders
- R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-24Discontinuance of strike or other activity as condition of board action
- R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-25Expedition of proceedings
- R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-26Judicial enforcement of orders
- R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-27Proceedings in judicial hearing
- R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-28Jurisdiction of court — Appeal to supreme court
- R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-29Appeal from decision of board
- R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-3Definitions
- R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-30Board’s order not stayed by judicial proceedings
- R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-31Court not limited by equity jurisdiction
- R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-32Expedition of judicial proceedings
- R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-33Access of board to evidence — Subpoena power — Oaths and affirmations
- R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-34Taking of depositions
- R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-35Judicial enforcement of subpoena
- R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-36Privilege against self-incrimination
- R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-37Service of process of board — Witness fees
- R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-38Service of judicial process
- R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-39Furnishing of public records
- R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-4Labor relations board — Creation — Appointment, qualifications, terms, and removal of members1 cite
- R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-40Penalty for violations
- R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-41Records of proceedings
- R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-42Budget estimates — Expenditures
- R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-43Appropriations and disbursements
- R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-44Chapter controlling
- R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-45Employees exempt from chapter
- R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-46Right to strike and concerted activities preserved
- R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-47Severability
- R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-48Prohibition against economic benefit to an unfair employer
- R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-49No limitation on healthcare benefit providers
- R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-5Quorum of board — Seal
- R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-50Employee rights of free speech in the workplace
- R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-6Annual report of board — Opinions
- R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-7Compensation and expenses of members — Provision of assistance
- R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-8Place of board meetings — Conduct of proceedings by members or agents
- R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-9Rules and regulations
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