An Act to protect the collective bargaining rights of certain administrative employees

SD 909 amends state labor law to protect collective bargaining rights for administrative employees in management roles below the M-VI level within the state government. The bill prevents these workers from being automatically excluded from union representation unless the Department of Labor Relations determines their duties meet the managerial test or an agreement exists with their bargaining unit for similar work. This change ensures these employees can participate in collective bargaining without arbitrary barriers, strengthening their ability to negotiate wages and working conditions.