House rejects bill restricting school payroll deductions and other support for labor organizations HB 12-17 would have prohibited public education employers from using taxpayer funds or payroll systems to support labor organizations or collect union dues; supporters said it protects taxpayer neutrality and prevents public subsidization of political activity, while opponents argued it singles out teachers and limits employee choice. The House rejected the bill on final passage.

A controversial bill aimed at restricting public school support for unions was rejected by the South Dakota House after a heated debate on taxpayer rights and employee freedom.

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State Labor Relations Board bill fails in Senate committee after split public testimony SB 249, which would have created a state Labor Relations Board to handle public-sector labor disputes, failed to advance out of the Senate Revenue and Taxation Committee following a roll-call vote. Union leaders supported the bill; some local-government representatives urged further study of fiscal impacts.

A proposed state Labor Relations Board aimed at streamlining public-sector labor disputes has failed to pass in the Senate, leaving many union leaders and supporters frustrated.

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Senate Civil Service and Pensions Committee reports 11 bills to Finance, primarily on retirement and benefits On Feb. 10, 2026, the New York State Senate Civil Service and Pensions Committee, chaired by Sen. Robert Jackson, moved and reported 11 bills to the Senate Finance Committee. The measures amend civil service and retirement laws, covering language-pay studies, health and dental coverage, mental-health access, and several county retirement provisions.

The New York State Senate Civil Service and Pensions Committee just reported 11 crucial bills aimed at enhancing retirement benefits and public employee protections!

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Committee advances bill to allow collective bargaining for public employees and create Virginia Home Care Authority HB 1263 would repeal the current prohibition on public employee collective bargaining, create a Public Employee Relations Board, and establish a Virginia Home Care Authority to serve as the public employer for individual home‑care providers; the committee reported the bill with substitutes and sent it to Appropriations.

Virginia is on the brink of a monumental shift in public-sector labor relations with the introduction of HB 1263, paving the way for collective bargaining among public employees and home-care providers.

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New Hampshire Committee Revises Electioneering Statute Amid Concerns Over Public Employees' Speech The committee revises the electioneering statute to define political surveys and public employee speech.

New Hampshire's latest legislative changes could redefine how public employees engage in elections, stirring up intense debate over free speech and community needs.

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Assemblymember Gabriel presents labor trailer bill SB 129 to support in-home care services SB 129 allocates funds for collective bargaining and supports public employees' retirement.

California is on the brink of a labor revolution with Senate Bill 129, aiming to strengthen support for vital in-home care services and protect the rights of over 700,000 workers!

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Tennessee General Assembly amends pension council regulations with new legislation Tennessee legislators revise pension council provisions in House Bill 240

Tennessee's House Bill 240 could reshape the future of pension management, impacting the financial security of thousands—will it enhance efficiency or compromise oversight?

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Kentucky amends collective bargaining laws for firefighters and public employees Kentucky updates laws on collective bargaining and wage agreements for public workers.

Kentucky's Senate Bill 154 could redefine collective bargaining for public employees, sparking heated debates over wage agreements and labor rights.

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Morristown considers clarifying town manager's authority under Vermont law Morristown explores clarifying powers of town managers through existing Vermont legislation.

Morristown is on the brink of redefining the role of town managers, aiming for clarity in authority amidst rising concerns over job security and unionization among municipal workers.

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Oregon mediators face unprecedented rise in high conflict labor disputes and strikes Data reveals sharp increase in labor disputes and strikes in Oregon's public sector.

Oregon is witnessing an alarming surge in labor disputes and strikes, putting immense pressure on mediators and threatening essential public services.

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