Removes exclusion of certain institutions of higher education under "Responsible Collective Negotiations Act."
This bill amends the Responsible Collective Negotiations Act to include certain New Jersey institutions of higher education, such as Rutgers, Kean, Montclair State, Rowan, and NJIT, in the law's coverage. Previously, these colleges were excluded from specific rules that apply to other public employers, meaning their labor negotiations and employee data sharing were handled differently. The change removes this exclusion, bringing these universities in line with requirements regarding negotiation subjects, confidentiality of union communications, and the periodic sharing of employee contact information. Ultimately, the legislation ensures that state colleges and universities follow the same collective bargaining standards as other public agencies in the state.
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May 2026
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Introduced May 7, 2026
Last action May 7, 2026
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May 7, 2026
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Introduced, Referred to Assembly Higher Education Committee
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Anthony Verrelli
DDemocratic
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Joe Danielsen
DDemocratic
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Yvonne Lopez
DDemocratic
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