Public Employees Relations Act (PERA)

The Public Employees Relations Act (PERA) is a law that governs the relationship between public employees and their employers, typically state and local governments. It outlines the rights of public employees to organize, bargain collectively, and engage in labor activities, like forming unions. PERA aims to ensure fair negotiation processes between public workers and employers regarding wages, working conditions, and other employment terms. It promotes collaboration while protecting the rights of both employees and employers, ultimately seeking to balance interests in the public sector workforce.