Relating to strikes by transit workers.

SB 7 removes Oregon’s legal ban preventing transit workers from striking. It allows transit workers to strike under specific conditions, including giving 30 days’ notice, following mandatory mediation procedures, and avoiding strikes that threaten public safety. The bill also maintains requirements for binding arbitration if a strike is deemed a threat to public health or safety. This directly affects transit workers and their unions, changing how labor disputes are resolved in the transit sector. The policy shifts Oregon’s approach by permitting strikes while preserving dispute resolution safeguards.