Labor Relations Act

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Section
28-7-1

Short title.

Section
28-7-2

Policy of chapter.

Section
28-7-3

Definitions.

Section
28-7-4

Labor relations board - Creation - Appointment, qualifications, terms, and removal of members.

Section
28-7-5

Quorum of board - Seal.

Section
28-7-6

Annual report of board - Opinions.

Section
28-7-7

Compensation and expenses of members - Provision of assistance.

Section
28-7-8

Place of board meetings - Conduct of proceedings by members or agents.

Section
28-7-9

Rules and regulations.

Section
28-7-10

Mediation in labor disputes by board.

Section
28-7-11

Board's independence from department of labor and training.

Section
28-7-12

Rights of employees.

Section
28-7-13

Unfair labor practices.

Section
28-7-13.1

Unfair labor practices - Public sector employee organizations.

Section
28-7-14

Exclusive representation of employees.

Section
28-7-15

Determination of bargaining unit.

Section
28-7-16

Controversies as to representation.

Section
28-7-17

Eligibility to participate in elections - Place and supervision of elections.

Section
28-7-18

Runoff elections - Term of certification as bargaining representative.

Section
28-7-19

Unions listed on ballot - Company unions.

Section
28-7-19.1

Mergers and consolidations of companies.

Section
28-7-19.2

Standards of corporate behavior.

Section
28-7-20

Power of board to prevent unfair practices.

Section
28-7-21

Complaints of unfair practices - Parties to proceedings - Rules of evidence.

Section
28-7-22

Testimony at hearing - Decision and orders.

Section
28-7-23

Modification of findings and orders.

Section
28-7-24

Discontinuance of strike or other activity as condition of board action.

Section
28-7-25

Expedition of proceedings.

Section
28-7-26

Judicial enforcement of orders.

Section
28-7-27

Proceedings in judicial hearing.

Section
28-7-28

Jurisdiction of court - Appeal to supreme court.

Section
28-7-29

Appeal from decision of board.

Section
28-7-30

Board's order not stayed by judicial proceedings.

Section
28-7-31

Court not limited by equity jurisdiction.

Section
28-7-32

Expedition of judicial proceedings.

Section
28-7-33

Access of board to evidence - Subpoena power - Oaths and affirmations.

Section
28-7-34

Taking of depositions.

Section
28-7-35

Judicial enforcement of subpoena.

Section
28-7-36

Privilege against self-incrimination.

Section
28-7-37

Service of process of board - Witness fees.

Section
28-7-38

Service of judicial process.

Section
28-7-39

Furnishing of public records.

Section
28-7-40

Penalty for violations.

Section
28-7-41

Records of proceedings.

Section
28-7-42

Budget estimates - Expenditures.

Section
28-7-43

Appropriations and disbursements.

Section
28-7-44

Chapter controlling.

Section
28-7-45

Employees exempt from chapter.

Section
28-7-46

Right to strike and concerted activities preserved.

Section
28-7-47

Severability.

Section
28-7-48

Prohibition against economic benefit to an unfair employer.

Section
28-7-49

No limitation on healthcare benefit providers.