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AB 1818

California State University: employer-employee relations: meeting and conferring.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Ash Kalra and 1 co-sponsor

AB 1818 would modify how CSU and employee organizations conduct meet-and-confer, adjusting procedures, timelines, and responsibilities to facilitate discussions on terms and condit

In committee: Hearing postponed by committee.
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Bill Summary · AB 1818

Overview

AB 1818 (2025-2026, California) addresses employer-employee relations and the meeting and conferring process within the California State University system. The bill outlines procedural changes related to collective bargaining or meet-and-confer activities at the California State University (CSU) and specifies roles, timelines, and requirements for both the CSU administration and employee organizations.

Main purpose and intent

  • To modify how CSU and employee representatives conduct meeting and conferring (labor relations) processes.
  • To streamline or adjust procedural steps, timelines, and responsibilities to facilitate discussions, negotiations, and potential agreement on terms and conditions of employment within CSU.

Key provisions and changes

While the full text is not provided here, the bill’s status history indicates the following themes:

  • Establishes or revises procedures for meeting and conferring between CSU management and employee organizations (e.g., unions or other recognized employee representatives).
  • Potentially adjusts timelines for hearings, amendments, and referrals within legislative and administrative processes.
  • May address the scope of topics subject to meet-and-confer (e.g., compensation, benefits, working conditions) in the CSU context.
  • Could include requirements for notices, disclosures, or documentation related to the meet-and-confer process.
  • Likely involves alignment with existing California labor relations frameworks, tailored to CSU governance and operations.

Co-authors include Liz Ortega and Ash Kalra, suggesting a bipartisan interest in the topic.

Who is affected

  • Primary: California State University system (administrative leadership and centralized human resources/ labor relations offices).
  • Employee organizations representing CSU employees (including unions or meet-and-confer representatives).
  • CSU employees potentially covered by meet-and-confer topics (faculty, staff, and other personnel governed by CSU labor relations rules).

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • The bill has progressed through multiple standard legislative stages in the California Legislature, including:
    • Referral to committees (Labor, Public Employment & Retirement; Appropriations; Rules and Legislation Selection).
    • Amendments offered by the author and potential re-referencing between committees.
    • Hearings and suspense file handling in Appropriations.
    • Passage of the bill by the Senate and return to the Assembly for concurrence, with amendments along the way.
  • Recent actions show a hearing postponed in the committee, indicating ongoing discussion or refinement.
  • The bill originated with co-sponsors and is subject to standard California legislative timing, including potential amendments and re-referral before final floor votes.

Notes for readers

  • The exact text of AB 1818 will specify precise procedural changes, the scope of meet-and-confer topics within CSU, and any compliance requirements.
  • Given its trajectory, the bill may be amended further before final enactment, which could alter its impact on CSU labor relations.

If you want, I can tailor this summary to include hypothetical specifics (e.g., proposed timelines or topics) once the bill text is available.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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