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SB 381

Labor: collective bargaining; calendar and schedule for school year; make prohibited subjects of bargaining. Amends sec. 15 of 1947 PA 336 (MCL 423.215). TIE BAR WITH: SB 0379'25

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Thomas Albert and 7 co-sponsors

Michigan bill prohibits school unions from collectively bargaining over school year calendar and schedule, giving administrators unilateral control over these operational decisions.

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Bill Summary · SB 381

Legislative bill overview

SB 381 amends Michigan's Public Employment Relations Act to prohibit school employee unions from collectively bargaining over the calendar and schedule of the school year. The bill specifically removes these topics from negotiable subjects in collective bargaining agreements between school districts and their unionized employees.

Why is this important

School calendars directly affect operational costs, student achievement metrics, and workforce scheduling—major expenses in school district budgets. By restricting bargaining on these issues, the bill would give school administrators unilateral control over scheduling decisions while potentially reducing union leverage in negotiations. This represents a significant shift in labor-management relations in Michigan's public schools.

Potential points of contention

  • Union autonomy vs. administrative efficiency: Labor advocates argue employees should have input on schedules affecting their work-life balance; supporters contend districts need scheduling flexibility to manage budgets and operations
  • Precedent and scope creep: Removing specific subjects from bargaining raises questions about whether other issues could be similarly restricted, affecting the breadth of collective bargaining rights
  • Student/family impact: Calendar decisions affect childcare, part-time work, and academic outcomes; unclear whether parents and students have adequate voice if unions cannot negotiate these terms
  • Tie-bar dependency: Connection to SB 379 suggests coordinated labor policy changes; full impact depends on understanding the related bill's provisions

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

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