DECISION 9981 (PECB)

Issue: Did the union’s amended complaint state a cause of action for employer domination or assistance of a union?

The union filed a complaint alleging employer interference, domination or assistance of a union, and refusal to bargain. A deficiency notice found causes of action for interference and refusal to bargain, but no cause of action for domination/assistance of a union. The union filed an amended complaint. The facts alleging domination/assistance were solely related to the interference and refusal to bargain allegations. The complaint and amended complaint did not state a cause of action for employer intentions to involve itself with internal union affairs and finances, or for employer attempts to create, fund, or control a company union. City of Anacortes, Decision 6863 (PECB, 1999). The Unfair Labor Practice Manager dismissed the domination/assistance allegation.

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By: David I. Gedrose, Unfair Labor Practice Manager
February 14, 2008

Audrey B. Eide, for the union.
Bruce L. Schroeder, for the employer

Case 21486-U-08-5473

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