Committee releases arbitration overhaul; unions call for more hearing time and higher caps S1412, a bill revising police and fire interest-arbitration rules, was released after testimony from law-enforcement unions seeking higher daily pay and longer timelines so arbitrators can handle complex cases and avoid rushed awards.

New Jersey's Senate is shaking up interest arbitration for police and fire contracts, but unions demand more time and higher pay to attract experienced arbitrators.

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OFM staff walks committee through collective bargaining calendar, interest arbitration and healthcare funding split OFM labor staff outlined the bargaining calendar, interest arbitration process, unit coverage and funding considerations, emphasizing the role of economic forecasts and the Oct. 1 submittal deadline in the bargaining timetable.

Jenny Sheehan just unveiled the intricate world of state collective bargaining, covering everything from interest arbitration to funding trade-offs for 65,000 employees!

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