CITY OF PORT ANGELES
and
INTERNATIONAL BROTHERHOOD OF ELECTRICAL WORKERS, LOCAL 997

DECISION 10579 ( PECB)

The union filed an unfair labor practice complaint alleging employer refusal to bargain in violation of RCW 41.56.140(4) [and if so, derivative “interference” in violation of RCW 41.56.140(1)], by violating provisions concerning notice of work rule changes in the collective bargaining agreement between the employer and union.  The Commission does not assert jurisdiction to remedy violations of collective bargaining agreements through unfair labor practice proceedings.  A deficiency notice was issued.  The union did not respond.  The case was dismissed. 

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By:      David I. Gedrose, Unfair Labor Practice Manager
October 22, 2009

Case    22737-U-09-5812

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