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SB 138

State employment: state bargaining units.

2025-2026 Regular Session

SB 138 restructures California state employment bargaining units, potentially altering labor relations and state budget obligations for thousands of public employees.

Re-referred to Com. on BUDGET pursuant to Assembly Rule 97.
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Bill Summary · SB 138

Legislative bill overview

SB 138 modifies California's state employment bargaining framework by adjusting how state bargaining units are structured or defined. The bill has undergone multiple procedural movements through committee, including amendments and a withdrawal, indicating ongoing negotiations over its specific provisions.

Why is this important

This bill directly affects collective bargaining relationships between the state and its employees, potentially impacting compensation, working conditions, and labor relations for thousands of state workers. Changes to bargaining unit structures can influence union representation, negotiating power, and state budget obligations for employee benefits and wages.

Potential points of contention

  • Union representation impacts: Restructuring bargaining units may consolidate or fragment employee groups, affecting which unions represent workers and their collective negotiating strength
  • State budget implications: Modifications to bargaining frameworks could alter the state's labor costs, pension obligations, or benefit administration across multiple departments
  • Employee classification concerns: Changes to how workers are grouped into units may reclassify some employees, affecting their representation rights and contract protections

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

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