Official 2010 Gubernatorial General Election Question Text

Baltimore County

Binding Arbitration for Merit System Employees

Charter Amendment

Question A

Section 801 of the Charter of Baltimore County is amended to provide: "The county council is further authorized to provide by law a system of binding arbitration by a neutral arbitrator to resolve disputes concerning wages, hours and other terms and conditions of employment arising out of the negotiation of a collective bargaining agreement with the certified exclusive representatives of the remaining represented Baltimore County Merit System Employees." Any law so enacted shall prohibit strikes or work stoppages by Baltimore County Merit System Employees.