Bill Targets Public-Sector Negotiations

Idaho Sen. Shirley McKague of Meridian, pictured, introduced a bill Friday that would prohibit collective bargaining by all public-sector employees. The prohibition would apply to public school teachers, firefighters and other public employees at all levels of state and local government. McKague made it clear she wanted the bill introduced for discussion purposes. However, she held out the possibility it would be brought back next session. … McKague’s bill indicates public employees would be free to join labor organizations, but it prohibits collective bargaining for rates of pay, hours of employment, work conditions or other employment matters. It would also be illegal to go out on strike/ William L. Spence , Lewiston Tribune. More here .

Question: Should Idaho pass McKague’s law to ban public-sector employees from collective bargaining?