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    File a Petition Under the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Act or Act 111 of 1968 for Police Officers, Firefighters, or Private Sector Employees

    This petition is used by a union seeking to be certified as the bargaining agent for a unit of police officers, firefighters, or private-sector employees. It can also be used by an employee or employer seeking to decertify the current bargaining agent of a unit of police officers, firefighters, or private-sector employees.

    File petition

    The Pennsylvania Labor Relations Act or Act 111 of 1968 for Police Officers, Firefighters, or Private Sector Employees Overview

    Act 111 of 1968 extends collective bargaining rights to police officers and fire fighters.

    It also establishes a method of arbitration to settle disputes, and requires both parties to follow the decisions of arbitrators and the agreements reached through collective bargaining.

    Contact Us

    If you have any questions, or to file a petition contact the Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board.

    By phone

    If you have questions you can call the Labor Relations Board.

    Call the Labor Relations Board

    By mail

    You can file a petition by mail to:Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board 651 Boas Street, Room 418 Harrisburg, PA 17121-0750 

    Download the form

    By email

    You can email requests to the Labor Relations Board.

    Email the Labor Relations Board