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i. Public Employment Labor Relations Act : it- Temporary or Seasonal Employees The 1983 Legislature nulended the Public Employment Labor Relations Act so • that a temporary or seasonal public employee who is employed for more than 67 days during a calendar year will be subject to exclusive union represen tation. As a result (4 the amendment , public employers could be required to negotiate the terms and conditions of employment for those seasonal • employees working more than 67 days in a calendar year. Previous legisia- t4on allowed a tempor.; ry or seasonal employee to work for 100 days before being subject to exclusive union representation. • Minnesota Recreation :end Park Association has many concerns relative to ten- impact of this change. Layoffs of temporary or seasonal employees may be made prematurely, to the detriment of both employer and employee. Secondl , , • the types of compensation and benefits which unions may seek for temporary or seasonal employees could be detrimental to public employers' budgets , • resulting in the employment of less people. Finally, the exclusion for students under age 22 may result in temporary or seasonal public jobs only being offered to those in this category, excluding nonstudents or students above age 22. The Legislature should amend the Public Employee Labor Relations Act so that temporary or seasonal employees under PELRA could wok for 120 (not 67) days before being subject to exclusive union representation. ACTION: MRPA will inform legislators on the effects of PELRA on local park and recreation programs and will work with other associati )ns and groups on recommendations for change. Unemployment Compensation In 1976, unemployment compensation laws were substantially improved by the elimination of eligibility for those individuals who voluntarily quit or 111 axle imsnmisad eoed aotmwehe rewqukallyifbcnatefiont ifor pwcdd e owould heo ther- wise be eligible. This requalification is too low and should be increased , The Minnesota Recreation and Park Association believes that individuals who • knowingly accept temporary employment of specific limited durations or provisional employment not exceeding six months and whose employment is thus ended, should be disqualified for certain benefits. The employers • • involved should not be saddled with unemployment compensation costs for individuals who accept. , and perhaps even plan for the termination of such employment. The MRPA recommends that the law be ammended. Action: MRPA will : uform legislators about the effects of the current unemployment compensation on park and recreation programs, and will support associations/groups working to ammend the law as state above. MRPA PLATFORM Cross-Country Ski License/Trail Funding In 1983, the Legislature passed Chapter 325, which requires cross-country skiers to buy a license when skiing on any non-federal public trail developed, maintained or promoted with state grant-in-aid monies. After two seasons, problems inherent in the implementation of this program have • • combined to weaken sut :)ort among recreation and park professionals. Lack of monetary incentive to justify administration, promotion and enforcement of • tte license has led to only marginal compliance. The Minnesota Recreation and Park Associaiton acknowledges the need for additional funding for the acquisition, development and maintenance of cross-country ski traits and supports the concept of a user fee as a ' \ y