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AB 672 would allow PERB to be notified and intervene in litigation affecting public‑employee labor law
Summary
AB 672 would require public employers to notify the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) when they file court actions involving statutes PERB administers, and would allow PERB to intervene to maintain consistent application of labor protections. The committee advanced the bill with Republicans not voting.
Assemblymember Fong presented AB 672 on May 7 (sponsorship by Assemblymember Colosa), a bill that would require public employers to notify the Public Employment Relations Board if they file court actions involving statutes PERB administers and would allow PERB to intervene as a party to preserve consistent application and enforcement of labor protections.
The presenter said public employees — many of whom are union members and include a high share of women of color, immigrants, and working‑class people — deserve stronger protections and that PERB intervention would promote consistent enforcement. Sandra Barrero of SEIU California testified in support and said the bill is necessary to protect public‑sector workers.
No witnesses in opposition were recorded in the hearing room. The committee moved AB 672 out on a roll call with Republicans not voting.
