Minimum Manning Legislation Signed Into Law By Governor Pat Quinn On January 7, 2015
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Minimum Manning Legislation Signed Into Law By Governor Pat Quinn On January 7, 2015
January 7, 2015
As previously reported, House Bill 5485 passed in both legislative chambers on November 20, 2014. For an analysis of the impact of this bill on labor negotiations as well as a review of case law and legislative history leading up to the passage of this bill, see our November 20, 2014 Legislative Update by clicking here.
On January 7, 2015, Governor Pat Quinn signed House Bill 5485 into law. The bill takes effect immediately. As of this date, minimum manning is now a mandatory subject of bargaining in fire departments in Illinois. In connection with this new and important issue, if you receive or anticipate receiving a minimum manning proposal in bargaining negotiations from a union, or if you need to change the manning levels in your fire department, please contact an attorney at Clark Baird Smith LLP to discuss negotiation strategies that will help maximize your chances of success.
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