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MD. State Personnel and Pensions Code Ann. §  3-205 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Personnel and Pensions|Division I - State Personnel|Title 3 - Collective Bargaining|Subtitle 2 - State Labor Relations Board|Section 3-205 - Administration and Enforcement of Title; Guidelines for Creating New Bargaining Unit; Exclusive Representation Elections; Unfairlabor Practices and Lockouts

    (a)    The Board is responsible for administering and enforcing provisions of this title relating to employees described in § 3–102(a)(1)(i) through (iv) and (vi) through (x) and (2) of this title.    (b)    In addition to any other powers or duties provided for elsewhere in this title, the Board may:        (1)    (i)    establish guidelines for creating new bargaining units that include a consideration of:                1.    the effect of overfragmentation on the employer;                2.    the administrative structures of the State employer;                3.    the recommendations of the parties;                4.    the recommendations of the Executive Director;                5.    the desires of the employees involved;                6.    the communities of interest of the employees involved; and                7.    the wages, hours, and other working conditions of the employees;            (ii)    establish standards for determining an appropriate bargaining unit; and            (iii)    investigate and resolve disputes about appropriate bargaining units;        (2)    establish procedures for, supervise the conduct of, and resolve disputes about elections for exclusive representatives; and        (3)    investigate and take appropriate action in response to complaints of unfair labor practices and lockouts.    (c)    (1)    The Board may not designate a unique bargaining unit for each of the units of government identified in § 3–102(a)(1)(vi) through (x) of this title.        (2)    At the request of the exclusive representative, the Board shall:            (i)    determine the appropriate existing bargaining unit into which to assign each employee in the units of government identified in § 3–102(a)(1)(vi) through (x) of this title; and            (ii)    accrete all positions to appropriate existing bargaining units.        (3)    (i)    Notwithstanding Subtitle 4 of this title, at the request of the exclusive representative, the Board shall conduct a self–determination election for each bargaining unit representative for the accreted employees in units of government identified in § 3–102(a)(1)(vi) through (x) of this title.            (ii)    All elections shall be conducted by secret ballot.            (iii)    For each election, the Board shall place the following choices on the ballot:                1.    the name of the incumbent exclusive representative; and                2.    a provision for “no exclusive representative”.
MD. State Personnel and Pensions Code Ann. §  3-206 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Personnel and Pensions|Division I - State Personnel|Title 3 - Collective Bargaining|Subtitle 2 - State Labor Relations Board|Section 3-206 - Regulatory and Enforcement Authority of Secretary

    The Board shall adopt and enforce regulations, guidelines, and policies to carry out this title, including establishing permissible labor-related activities on the work site.
MD. State Personnel and Pensions Code Ann. §  3-207 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Personnel and Pensions|Division I - State Personnel|Title 3 - Collective Bargaining|Subtitle 2 - State Labor Relations Board|Section 3-207 - Investigations

    (a)    The Board shall investigate:        (1)    a possible violation of this title or any regulation adopted under it; and        (2)    any other relevant matter.    (b)    The Board may hold a hearing in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article whenever necessary for a fair determination of any issue or complaint arising under this title or a regulation adopted under it.
MD. State Personnel and Pensions Code Ann. §  3-208 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Personnel and Pensions|Division I - State Personnel|Title 3 - Collective Bargaining|Subtitle 2 - State Labor Relations Board|Section 3-208 - Use of Employee Information; Confidentiality

    (a)    On written request of an exclusive representative, and within 30 days of a new employee’s date of hire, for each employee in the bargaining unit represented by the exclusive representative, the Department shall provide the exclusive representative with the employee’s:        (1)    name;        (2)    position classification;        (3)    unit;        (4)    home and work site addresses where the employee receives interoffice or United States mail;        (5)    home and work site telephone numbers;        (6)    work e–mail address; and        (7)    position identification number.    (b)    Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, an exclusive representative may present a request for employee information, as provided under subsection (a) of this section, once every 120 days.    (c)    The Department shall provide the exclusive representative with the requested information in a searchable and analyzable electronic format.    (d)    The Department may negotiate with the exclusive representative to provide:        (1)    the information described in subsection (a) of this section more frequently than once every 120 days; and        (2)    more detailed information than provided in subsection (a) of this section.    (e)    Names or lists of employees provided to the Board in connection with an election under this title are not subject to disclosure in accordance with Title 4 of the General Provisions Article.    (f)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, an exclusive representative shall consider the information that it receives under this section as confidential and may not release the information to any person.        (2)    An exclusive representative may authorize third party contractors to use the information that it receives under this section, as directed by the exclusive representative, to carry out the exclusive representative’s statutory duties under this title.        (3)    An exclusive representative or an authorized third party contractor may use the information that it receives under this section for the purpose of maintaining or increasing employee membership in an employee organization.        (4)    On written request of an employee, an exclusive representative shall withhold further communication with an employee unless otherwise required by law or the written request is revoked by the employee.
MD. State Personnel and Pensions Code Ann. §  3-209 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Personnel and Pensions|Division I - State Personnel|Title 3 - Collective Bargaining|Subtitle 2 - State Labor Relations Board|Section 3-209 - Failure to Comply With Order of Board

    (a)    If a person fails to comply with an order issued by the Board, a member of the Board may petition the circuit court to order the person to comply with the Board’s order.    (b)    The Board shall not be required to post bond in an action under subsection (a) of this section.
MD. State Personnel and Pensions Code Ann. §  3-2A-01 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Personnel and Pensions|Division I - State Personnel|Title 3 - Collective Bargaining|Subtitle 2A - State Higher Education Labor Relations Board|Section 3-2A-01 - Established

    There is a State Higher Education Labor Relations Board established as an independent unit of State government.
MD. State Personnel and Pensions Code Ann. §  3-2A-02 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Personnel and Pensions|Division I - State Personnel|Title 3 - Collective Bargaining|Subtitle 2A - State Higher Education Labor Relations Board|Section 3-2A-02 - Membership

    (a)    The Board consists of the following five members:        (1)    four members with expertise in higher education, appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate from a list provided by the Maryland Higher Education Commission:            (i)    who are not officers or employees of a State institution of higher education or an employee organization;            (ii)    who are known for objective and independent judgment; and            (iii)    two of whom have knowledge of labor issues; and        (2)    one member of the general public, appointed by the Governor with the advice and consent of the Senate from a list provided by the Maryland Higher Education Commission, who is known for objective and independent judgment.    (b)    Before taking office, each member shall take the oath required by Article I, § 9 of the Maryland Constitution.    (c)    With the advice of the governing boards of State institutions of higher education, the Governor shall designate a chairman from among the members of the Board.    (d)    (1)    The term of a member is 6 years.        (2)    The terms of members are staggered as required by the terms provided for members of the Board on July 1, 2001.        (3)    A vacancy shall be filled for an unexpired term in the same manner as an original appointment.        (4)    At the end of a term, a member continues to serve until a successor is appointed and qualifies.        (5)    A member who is appointed after a term has begun serves only for the remainder of the term and until a successor is appointed and qualifies.    (e)    The Governor may remove a member for incompetence or misconduct.    (f)    In making appointments to the Board, the Governor shall ensure, to the extent practicable, that:        (1)    the ratio of male to female members and the racial makeup of the Board is reflective of the general population of the State; and        (2)    each major geographic area of the State is represented on the Board.
MD. State Personnel and Pensions Code Ann. §  3-2A-03 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Personnel and Pensions|Division I - State Personnel|Title 3 - Collective Bargaining|Subtitle 2A - State Higher Education Labor Relations Board|Section 3-2A-03 - Meetings; Quorum; Compensation

    (a)    (1)    A majority of the voting members shall constitute a quorum for:            (i)    the transaction of any business; or            (ii)    the exercise of any power or the performance of any duty authorized or imposed by law.        (2)    No formal action may be taken by the Board without the approval of a majority of the voting members of the Board.    (b)    The Board shall set the times and places of its meetings.    (c)    A member of the Board is entitled to:        (1)    the compensation provided in the State budget; and        (2)    reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.
MD. State Personnel and Pensions Code Ann. §  3-2A-04 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Personnel and Pensions|Division I - State Personnel|Title 3 - Collective Bargaining|Subtitle 2A - State Higher Education Labor Relations Board|Section 3-2A-04 - Executive Director

    (a)    (1)    The State Higher Education Labor Relations Board and the State Labor Relations Board jointly shall appoint an Executive Director of the boards.        (2)    The Executive Director:            (i)    is responsible to and serves at the pleasure of the boards; and            (ii)    is entitled to the salary provided in the State budget.    (b)    The Executive Director shall perform the duties that the boards assign, including:        (1)    operating the office of the boards; and        (2)    keeping the official records of the boards.    (c)    The Executive Director may hire any staff necessary to carry out the provisions of this subtitle.    (d)    (1)    With approval of the boards, the Executive Director may employ professional consultants.        (2)    Each professional consultant serves at the pleasure of the Executive Director.
MD. State Personnel and Pensions Code Ann. §  3-2A-05 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Personnel and Pensions|Division I - State Personnel|Title 3 - Collective Bargaining|Subtitle 2A - State Higher Education Labor Relations Board|Section 3-2A-05 - Additional Duties

    (a)    The Board is responsible for administering and enforcing provisions of this title relating to employees described in § 3–102(a)(1)(v) of this title.    (b)    In addition to any other powers or duties provided for elsewhere in this title, the Board may:        (1)    establish procedures for, supervise the conduct of, and resolve disputes about elections for exclusive representatives; and        (2)    investigate and take appropriate action in response to complaints of unfair labor practices and lockouts.
MD. State Personnel and Pensions Code Ann. §  3-2A-06 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Personnel and Pensions|Division I - State Personnel|Title 3 - Collective Bargaining|Subtitle 2A - State Higher Education Labor Relations Board|Section 3-2A-06 - Regulatory and Enforcement Authority of Board

    The Board shall adopt and enforce regulations, guidelines, and policies to carry out this title, including establishing permissible labor-related activities on the work site.
MD. State Personnel and Pensions Code Ann. §  3-2A-07 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Personnel and Pensions|Division I - State Personnel|Title 3 - Collective Bargaining|Subtitle 2A - State Higher Education Labor Relations Board|Section 3-2A-07 - Investigations

    (a)    The Board may investigate:        (1)    a possible violation of this title or any regulation adopted under it; and        (2)    any other relevant matter.    (b)    The Board may hold a hearing in accordance with Title 10, Subtitle 2 of the State Government Article whenever necessary for a fair determination of any issue or complaint arising under this title or a regulation adopted under it.
MD. State Personnel and Pensions Code Ann. §  3-2A-08 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Personnel and Pensions|Division I - State Personnel|Title 3 - Collective Bargaining|Subtitle 2A - State Higher Education Labor Relations Board|Section 3-2A-08 - Disclosure of Employee Information to Exclusive Representative; Notice

    (a)    On written request of an exclusive representative, and within 30 days of a new employee’s date of hire, for each employee in the bargaining unit represented by the exclusive representative, the University System of Maryland system institutions, Morgan State University, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, and Baltimore City Community College shall provide the exclusive representative with the employee’s:        (1)    name;        (2)    position classification;        (3)    unit;        (4)    home and work site addresses where the employee receives interoffice or United States mail;        (5)    home and work site telephone numbers; and        (6)    work e–mail address.    (b)    Except as provided in subsection (d) of this section, an exclusive representative may present a request for employee information, as provided under subsection (a) of this section, once every 120 days.    (c)    The employer shall provide the exclusive representative with the requested information in a searchable and analyzable electronic format.    (d)    The employer may negotiate with the exclusive representative to provide:        (1)    the information described in subsection (a) of this section more frequently than once every 120 days; and        (2)    more detailed information than provided in subsection (a) of this section.    (e)    Names or lists of employees provided to the Board in connection with an election under this title are not subject to disclosure in accordance with Title 4 of the General Provisions Article.    (f)    (1)    Except as provided in paragraphs (2) and (3) of this subsection, an exclusive representative shall consider the information that it receives under this section as confidential and may not release the information to any person.        (2)    An exclusive representative may authorize third party contractors to use the information that it receives under this section, as directed by the exclusive representative, to carry out the exclusive representative’s statutory duties under this title.        (3)    An exclusive representative or an authorized third party contractor may use the information that it receives under this section for the purpose of maintaining or increasing employee membership in an employee organization.        (4)    On written request of an employee, an exclusive representative shall withhold further communication with an employee unless otherwise required by law or the written request is revoked by the employee.
MD. State Personnel and Pensions Code Ann. §  3-2A-09 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Personnel and Pensions|Division I - State Personnel|Title 3 - Collective Bargaining|Subtitle 2A - State Higher Education Labor Relations Board|Section 3-2A-09 - Failure to Comply With Order of Board

    (a)    If a president, a system institution, an exclusive representative, or a person fails to comply with an order issued by the Board, a member of the Board may petition the circuit court to order the president, system institution, an exclusive representative, or person to comply with the Board’s order.    (b)    The Board shall not be required to post bond in an action under subsection (a) of this section.
MD. State Personnel and Pensions Code Ann. §  3-301 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Personnel and Pensions|Division I - State Personnel|Title 3 - Collective Bargaining|Subtitle 3 - Rights of Employees and Employers; Strikes, Lockouts, and Unfair Labor Practices Prohibited|Section 3-301 - Rights of Employee

    (a)    Employees subject to this title have the right to:        (1)    take part or refrain from taking part in forming, joining, supporting, or participating in any employee organization or its lawful activities;        (2)    be fairly represented by their exclusive representative, if any, in collective bargaining; and        (3)    except as provided in §§ 3-303 and 3-305 of this subtitle, engage in other concerted activities for the purpose of collective bargaining or other mutual aid or protection.    (b)    An employee who is a member of a bargaining unit with an exclusive representative may, without the intervention of an employee organization, discuss any matter with the employer.
MD. State Personnel and Pensions Code Ann. §  3-302 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Personnel and Pensions|Division I - State Personnel|Title 3 - Collective Bargaining|Subtitle 3 - Rights of Employees and Employers; Strikes, Lockouts, and Unfair Labor Practices Prohibited|Section 3-302 - Rights of the State

    The State, through its appropriate officers and employees, has the right to:         (1)    (i)    determine the mission, budget, organization, numbers, types and grades of employees assigned, the work projects, tours of duty, methods, means, and personnel by which its operations are to be conducted, technology needed, internal security practices, and relocation of its facilities; and            (ii)    maintain and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of governmental operations;        (2)    determine the:            (i)    services to be rendered, operations to be performed, and technology to be utilized; and            (ii)    overall methods, processes, means, and classes of work or personnel by which governmental operations are to be conducted;        (3)    hire, direct, supervise, and assign employees;        (4)    (i)    promote, demote, discipline, discharge, retain, and lay off employees; and            (ii)    terminate employment because of lack of funds, lack of work, under conditions where the employer determines continued work would be inefficient or nonproductive, or for other legitimate reasons;        (5)    set the qualifications of employees for appointment and promotion, and set standards of conduct;        (6)    promulgate State or Department rules, regulations, or procedures;        (7)    provide a system of merit employment according to the standard of business efficiency; and        (8)    take actions, not otherwise specified in this section to carry out the mission of the employer.
MD. State Personnel and Pensions Code Ann. §  3-303 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Personnel and Pensions|Division I - State Personnel|Title 3 - Collective Bargaining|Subtitle 3 - Rights of Employees and Employers; Strikes, Lockouts, and Unfair Labor Practices Prohibited|Section 3-303 - Strikes

    (a)    (1)    In this section, “strike” means any concerted action to impede the full and proper performance of employment duties in order to induce, influence, coerce, or enforce demands for a change in wages, hours, terms, or other conditions of employment.        (2)    “Strike” includes a total or partial:            (i)    refusal or failure to report to work;            (ii)    refusal or failure to perform employment duties;            (iii)    withdrawal from work;            (iv)    work stoppage; or            (v)    work slowdown.    (b)    State employees are prohibited from engaging in any strike.    (c)    An appointing authority may take disciplinary action, including termination of employment, against an employee who participates in a strike.    (d)    The Board shall revoke the certification of an exclusive representative who engages in any strike activity in violation of this section.
MD. State Personnel and Pensions Code Ann. §  3-304 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Personnel and Pensions|Division I - State Personnel|Title 3 - Collective Bargaining|Subtitle 3 - Rights of Employees and Employers; Strikes, Lockouts, and Unfair Labor Practices Prohibited|Section 3-304 - Lockouts

    (a)    In this section, “lockout” means action taken by an employer to:        (1)    interrupt or prevent the continuity of the employees’ usual work for the purpose and with the intent of coercing the employees into relinquishing rights guaranteed by this title; or        (2)    bring economic pressure on employees for the purpose of securing the agreement of their exclusive representative to certain collective bargaining agreement terms.    (b)    The State is prohibited from engaging in any lockout.
MD. State Personnel and Pensions Code Ann. §  3-305 (2021)
2021 Maryland Statutes|State Personnel and Pensions|Division I - State Personnel|Title 3 - Collective Bargaining|Subtitle 3 - Rights of Employees and Employers; Strikes, Lockouts, and Unfair Labor Practices Prohibited|Section 3-305 - Remedies

    (a)    In the event a strike occurs or appears imminent, the State may petition the circuit court for appropriate relief, including injunction.    (b)    In the event a lockout occurs or appears imminent, the employee organization involved may petition the circuit court for appropriate relief, including injunction.