So what happens when an employer in the Public Sector refuses to negotiate with it’s Union Employees??
Under MN State Law that is an Unfair Labor Practice. “(5) refusing to meet and negotiate in good faith with the exclusive representative of its employees in an appropriate unit;” 179A.13 UNFAIR LABOR PRACTICES Sub 2(5)
Public Employees deemed essential cannot strike, however they can go to binding Arbitration.
Generally they go to the BMS for mediation and if the roadblock continues binding Arbitration.