Nebraska: Labor dispute panel could go to voters
An attempt to eliminate the state agency that resolves labor disputes involving public employees could be headed for next year’s ballot. Gov. Dave Heineman warned Tuesday that an initiative petition drive to eliminate the Nebraska Commission of Industrial Relations is likely if current attempts to overhaul the CIR fail. “If the Legislature doesn’t act, I can almost assure you, you are going to see a very well-funded, organized effort to put this issue on the ballot,” he said.