Rhode Island § 28-9.5-5 § 28-9.5-5. Recognition of bargaining agent.

Rhode Island Statutes

§ 28-9.5-5 — § 28-9.5-5. Recognition of bargaining agent.

Rhode Island § 28-9.5-5

Title 28Labor and Labor Relations

Ch. 28-9.5State Police Arbitration

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R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-9.5-5 (2026).

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§ 28-9.5-5. Recognition of bargaining agent.
The organization selected by the majority of the state police shall be recognized
            by the state as the sole and exclusive bargaining agent for all of the state police
            unless and until recognition of the organization is withdrawn by vote of a majority
            of the state police. The labor organization or state may designate any person or persons
            to negotiate or bargain on its behalf; provided, that the person or persons so designated
            shall be given authority to enter into and conclude an effective and binding collective
            bargaining agreement.
         

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§ 28-9.5-5. Recognition of bargaining agent.

The organization selected by the majority of the state police shall be recognized by the state as the sole and exclusive bargaining agent for all of the state police unless and until recognition of the organization is withdrawn by vote of a majority of the state police. The labor organization or state may designate any person or persons to negotiate or bargain on its behalf; provided, that the person or persons so designated shall be given authority to enter into and conclude an effective and binding collective bargaining agreement.