Labor: arbitration; compulsory arbitration proceedings for public schools and public school employees; allow. Amends title & secs. 1, 2, 3 & 9 of 1969 PA 312 (MCL 423.231 et seq.).

HB 6293 expands Michigan's compulsory arbitration laws to include public school employees, joining existing provisions that cover municipal police and fire departments. This bill allows either the employer or employees to request binding arbitration if a labor dispute remains unresolved after 30 days of mediation. The arbitration panel will determine outcomes based on factors such as the government unit's financial ability, public welfare, and the employer's lawful authority. By creating a mandatory alternative to strikes, the legislation aims to provide an expeditious and effective method for resolving disputes over wages and working conditions in these sectors.