Understanding Ohio SERB Unfair Labor Practice Charges

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Understanding Ohio SERB Unfair Labor Practice Charges

An unfair labor practice charge is a formal complaint filed with the State Employment Relations Board (SERB) when a public employer or employee organization violates the rights protected under Ohio's Public Employees' Collective Bargaining Act. This law, found in Chapter 4117 of the Ohio Revised Code, establishes and protects the fundamental rights of Ohio's public employees to organize, bargain collectively, and engage in other protected activities without interference or discrimination.

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Understanding the SERB Conciliation Process in Ohio

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Understanding the SERB Conciliation Process in Ohio

The conciliation process is the final step in resolving collective bargaining disputes for Ohio's safety forces and other essential public employees who cannot strike. As outlined by the State Employment Relations Board (SERB), this process provides a binding resolution mechanism through final offer issue-by-issue arbitration under O.R.C. Section 4117.14(G).

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Ohio Public Sector Labor Relations - Understanding the SERB Fact-Finding Process

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Ohio Public Sector Labor Relations - Understanding the SERB Fact-Finding Process

Fact-finding serves as a crucial dispute resolution mechanism in Ohio's public sector collective bargaining process. When unions and employers reach an impasse in negotiations, the fact-finding process provides a structured pathway to resolve differences through an independent, neutral third party.

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