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Panel backs AB 340 to make communications between employees and union representatives confidential

2696657 · March 19, 2025
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AB 340 would codify protections, consistent with PERB case law, preventing employers from compelling union representatives to disclose confidential communications with members; supporters said it fosters trust, opponents warned it could impede investigations.

AB 340, a bill to make confidential communications between employees and union representatives, cleared the Assembly Committee on Public Employment and Retirement on Wednesday.

Sponsor testimony described AB 340 as codifying existing Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) case law that discourages employer questioning of union representatives about private discussions. "PERB has long held that it's beyond dispute that an employer's inquiries into discussions between employees…

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