Public meeting rules would cover some government worker contract talks

Open-meeting rules would apply to specified public worker bargaining proceedings when state law otherwise requires an open meeting. The proceedings include worker contract talks involving local governments or the state's executive branch, meetings with mediators, and meetings where neutral people investigate or decide disputes. The rules would apply only when another state law requires an open meeting. Local governing bodies could still meet privately with their management representatives. The board could still deliberate privately when deciding complaints, appeals, or requests to clarify the law.