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Rhode Island General Laws

Chapter 28-7

R.I. Gen. Laws tit. 28, ch. 7

Labor Relations Act

28-7-1Short title 28-7-2Policy of chapter 28-7-3Definitions 28-7-4Labor relations board — Creation — Appointment, qualifications, terms, and removal of members 28-7-5Quorum of board — Seal 28-7-6Annual report of board — Opinions 28-7-7Compensation and expenses of members — Provision of assistance 28-7-8Place of board meetings — Conduct of proceedings by members or agents 28-7-9Rules and regulations 28-7-10Mediation in labor disputes by board 28-7-11Board’s independence from department of labor and training 28-7-12Rights of employees 28-7-13Unfair labor practices 28-7-13.1Unfair labor practices — Public sector employee organizations 28-7-14Exclusive representation of employees 28-7-15Determination of bargaining unit 28-7-16Controversies as to representation 28-7-17Eligibility to participate in elections — Place and supervision of elections 28-7-18Runoff elections — Term of certification as bargaining representative 28-7-19Unions listed on ballot — Company unions 28-7-19.1Mergers and consolidations of companies 28-7-19.2Standards of corporate behavior 28-7-20Power of board to prevent unfair practices 28-7-21Complaints of unfair practices — Parties to proceedings — Rules of evidence 28-7-22Testimony at hearing — Decision and orders 28-7-23Modification of findings and orders 28-7-24Discontinuance of strike or other activity as condition of board action 28-7-25Expedition of proceedings 28-7-26Judicial enforcement of orders 28-7-27Proceedings in judicial hearing 28-7-28Jurisdiction of court — Appeal to supreme court 28-7-29Appeal from decision of board 28-7-30Board’s order not stayed by judicial proceedings 28-7-31Court not limited by equity jurisdiction 28-7-32Expedition of judicial proceedings 28-7-33Access of board to evidence — Subpoena power — Oaths and affirmations 28-7-34Taking of depositions 28-7-35Judicial enforcement of subpoena 28-7-36Privilege against self-incrimination 28-7-37Service of process of board — Witness fees 28-7-38Service of judicial process 28-7-39Furnishing of public records 28-7-40Penalty for violations 28-7-41Records of proceedings 28-7-42Budget estimates — Expenditures 28-7-43Appropriations and disbursements 28-7-44Chapter controlling 28-7-45Employees exempt from chapter 28-7-46Right to strike and concerted activities preserved 28-7-47Severability 28-7-48Prohibition against economic benefit to an unfair employer 28-7-49No limitation on healthcare benefit providers 28-7-50Employee rights of free speech in the workplace