What happens if impasse exists with police or firefighters?
Effective March 20, 1988, Chapter 589 of the Acts of 1987 went into effect. This law gives the Joint Labor-Management Committee (JLMC) the power to resolve collective bargaining impasses through interest arbitration awards, which are final and binding on the public employer if they are supported by substantial evidence and are funded by the legislative body. The statute sets forth certain guidelines for determining interest arbitration awards.