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Panel approves bill to let California backstop NLRB remedies if federal board fails to act
Summary
The Assembly committee approved AB 288, which would authorize the Public Employment Relations Board to provide remedies for unfair labor practice claims when federal National Labor Relations Board action is blocked, a response proponents said was needed after recent removals from the NLRB left it without a quorum.
Assemblymember McKenna introduced AB 288 on March 28, telling the Assembly Committee on Public Employment and Retirement the bill would authorize the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) to provide relief in cases where federal National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) remedies are not available because the NLRB lacks a quorum or is otherwise unable to act in a timely way.
Proponents framed the measure as a state backstop to protect workers’ rights…
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