128th MAINE LEGISLATURE
LD 1348 LR 559(01)
An Act To Expand the Rights of Public Employees under the Maine Labor Laws
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement for Original Bill
Sponsor: Rep. Sylvester of Portland
Committee: Labor, Commerce, Research and Economic Development
Fiscal Note Required: Yes
             
Preliminary Fiscal Impact Statement
Potential current biennium cost increase - All Funds
Potential current biennium cost increase - Higher educational institutions
Potential current biennium cost increase - Municipalities and counties
Fiscal Detail and Notes
Allowing public employees, including state, municipal, county, university, academy and community college employees, to strike if certain procedures are followed may result in increased bargaining and other direct and indirect costs.  The impact will depend on the number and duration of strikes over time and cannot be determined at this time.