Rhode Island § 28-7-12 - Labor Relations Act
Full text of Rhode Island Rhode Island General Laws § 28-7-12 — Labor Relations Act, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 28-7-12. Labor Relations Act
R.I. Gen. Laws § 28-7-12
§ 28-7-12. Rights of employees.
Employees shall have the right of self organization, to form, join, or assist labor organizations; to bargain collectively through representatives of their own choosing; and to engage in concerted activities for the purpose of collective bargaining or other mutual aid or protection free from interference, restraint, or coercion from any source. Nothing contained in this chapter shall be interpreted to prohibit employees and employers from conferring with each other at any time; provided, that during that conference there is no attempt by the employer, directly or indirectly, to interfere with, restrain, or coerce employees in the exercise of the rights guaranteed by this section.
History of Section.
P.L. 1941, ch. 1066, § 4; G.L. 1956, § 28-7-12.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rhode Island § 28-7-12
What does Rhode Island General Laws § 28-7-12 cover?
Section 28-7-12 ("Labor Relations Act") is part of the Rhode Island General Laws, the codified statutory law of Rhode Island. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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