Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB3283: Modifies provisions relating to public labor organizations
Status: In committee, May 7, 2026
What the bill says
To amend chapter 105, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to public labor organizations. Section A. Chapter 105, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 105.515, to read as follows: 105.515. 1. The provisions of this section shall apply only to employees authorized to form and join labor organizations under section 105.510. 2. Within thirty days after a labor organization has been designated as the exclusive bargaining representative for the public employees in a bargaining unit, representatives of the public body, designated by the public body.
From the engrossed text:
To amend chapter 105, RSMo, by adding thereto one new section relating to public labor organizations. Section A. Chapter 105, RSMo, is amended by adding thereto one new section, to be known as section 105.515, to read as follows: 105.515. 1. The provisions of this section shall apply only to employees authorized to form and join labor organizations under section 105.510. 2. Within thirty days after a labor organization has been designated as the exclusive bargaining representative for the public employees in a bargaining unit, representatives of the public body, designated by the public body, and representatives of the labor organization, selected by the labor organization, shall meet and begin bargaining in good faith for an agreement covering the wages, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment for the public employees within the bargaining unit. 3. The labor organization and the public body shall engage in good faith bargaining with each other's designated representatives. 4. (1) In the event that an agreement cannot be reached within one hundred eighty days after a labor organization is designated as the exclusive bargaining representative for the public employees in a bargaining unit, the dispute shall be referred to mediation pursuant to this subsection. (2) Within fourteen days after the period in subdivision (1) of this subsection has expired, the parties shall mutually …