Guam § 10102 - Declaration of Policy.

§ 10102. Declaration of Policy.

The Legislature of Guam declares that it is the policy and

purpose of this Chapter, in the public interest, to promote orderly

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and constructive relationships between Government and its

public employees by providing an opportunity for effective

participation by employees in the formulation and imple-

mentation of policies and procedures affecting conditions of their

employment, subject to paramount requirements of law for

conducting efficient and uninterrupted operations of

Government. Further, this policy shall be effected by:

(a) assuring all public employees of the right to form,

join and assist any employee organization or to refrain from

such activity;

(b) recognizing that legitimate employee organiza-

tions provide meaningful representation for public

employees for purposes of consultation and negotiation with

government management officials;

(c) continuing the prohibition against strikes, acts,

activities and conduct described in Chapter 9 of this Title;

and

(d) establishing implementing rules and procedures to

faithfully reflect the intent and purpose of this Chapter,

without modification or compromise of the merit system as

the basic personnel policy of the government of Guam.