Collective Bargaining Agreements - Georgia

Summary of differences between federal and state regulations

Georgia has several labor relations laws; however they provide protections similar to those of the National Labor Relations Act and Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act for private sector employment.

Right to work

The state does have a right to work law. Union and agency shop agreements are prohibited.

Public employment

Georgia does have specific labor relations law for firefighters, under the Firefighter’s Mediation Act.

State

Contact

National Labor Relations Board (Region 10)

Regulations

Georgia Code Title 34, Chapter 6, Article 1, Sections 34-6-1 through 34-6-8

Georgia Code Title 34, Chapter 6, Article 1, Sections 34-6-20 through 34-6-28

Firefighter’s Mediation Act, Georgia Code, 25-5-1 et seq.

Federal

Contact

National Labor Relations Board

Regulations

29 U.S.C. §§151-169

29 U.S.C. §401 et seq.