§ 3-301. Rights of employee

   (a) In general. -- Employees subject to this title have the right to:

   (1) take part or refrain from taking part in forming, joining, supporting, or participating in any employee organization or its lawful activities;

   (2) be fairly represented by their exclusive representative, if any, in collective bargaining; and

   (3) except as provided in § 3-303 and 3-305 of this subtitle, engage in other concerted activities for the purpose of collective bargaining or other mutual aid or protection.

(b) Direct discussions with employer. -- An employee who is a member of a bargaining unit with an exclusive representative may, without the intervention of an employee organization, discuss any matter with the employer.

HISTORY: 1999, ch. 298, § 2; 2006, ch. 62.