comes to management and labor,” Bacon told Time regarding his vote in an emailed statement. “If employees vote to unionize, management has to acknowledge and seek a fair agreement. Refusing to negotiate is not an option. A fair arbitrator is sometimes needed.”
Under the legislation, employers would be required to begin contract negotiations within 10 days of receiving a written request for collective bargaining from a worker or labor organization, Time reported. The measure also establishes additional deadlines and procedures designed to keep negotiations moving forward, preventing workers from being left indefinitely waiting for a contract
