Senate Sponsors: WELCH-REA-MADIGAN,R. Short description: PUB LABOR RELATIONS-LOCAL GOVT Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act. Provides that for a unit of local government employing 10 through 34 employees a petition or request for recognition may be filed demonstrating that 75% or more of the employees wish to be exclusively represented in collective bargaining by a labor organization. Provides that the Illinois State Labor Relations Board shall investigate and process the petition or request for recognition according to Board rules. Includes these petitions or requests within the application of the Act. Effective July 1, 1999. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: Senate Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status