447.201 Statement of policy.—The public policy of this state, and the purpose of this part, is to provide statutory implementation of s. 6, Art. I of the State Constitution, with respect to public employees; to promote harmonious and cooperative relationships between government and its employees, both collectively and individually; and to protect the public by assuring, at all times, the orderly and uninterrupted operations and functions of government. Nothing herein shall be construed either to encourage or discourage organization of public employees. This state’s public policy is best effectuated by:
(1) Granting to public employees the right of organization and representation;
(2) Requiring the state, local governments, and other political subdivisions to negotiate with bargaining agents duly certified to represent public employees;
(3) Creating a Public Employees Relations Commission to assist in resolving disputes between public employees and public employers; and
(4) Recognizing the constitutional prohibition against strikes by public employees and providing remedies for violations of such prohibition.
History.—s. 3, ch. 74-100; s. 5, ch. 77-343; s. 35, ch. 2001-43.
Section: 447.201 447.203 447.205 447.207 447.208 447.2085 447.209 447.301 447.303 447.305 447.307 447.3075 447.308 447.309 447.401 NextLast modified: September 23, 2016