Maryland Labor Relations Act
Sponsor: C. T. Wilson (District 28)Committee: Government, Labor, and ElectionsSubject: Private Sector Labor and IndustryStatus: Hearing 3/05 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Sep 4, 2026)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Establishing the Maryland Labor Relations Board as an independent unit of State government to oversee collective bargaining activities for certain private sector employees; establishing certain rights for employees and employers related to collective bargaining; establishing certain procedures related to elections and certification of exclusive representatives; and prohibiting an employer and employee organizations from engaging in certain unfair labor practices.
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Testimony (6)
MGA witness listFAV 4FavorableUNF 2Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Plante, Cecilia | Maryland Legislative Coalition | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Edwards, Donna | Maryland State & District of Columbia AFL-CIO | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Kaplowitz, Richard KAP | Year | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Delegate Wilson, Delegate Wilsonlegislator | Individual | Oral |
| UNF | Griffin, Andrewlobbyist | Howard County Chamber of Commerce | Written (PDF) |
| UNF | O'Keeffe, Kevinlobbyist | Law Office of Kevin O'Keeffe | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
UNFGriffin, AndrewHoward County Chamber of CommerceRegistered for: Alliance to Prevent Legionnaire's Disease; American Subcontractors Association of Baltimore; Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park; Associated Utility Contractors of Maryland; Experience Prince George's; Howard County Chamber of Commerce…
UNFO'Keeffe, KevinLaw Office of Kevin O'KeeffeRegistered for: Eva Group LLC; IEC Chesapeake; PepsiCo; W.W. Grainger, Inc.…