Decision 3000M – International Union of Operating Engineers, Stationary Engineers Local 39 (Kavousi)
SA-CO-176-M
Decision Date: February 3, 2026
Decision Type: PERB Decision (Non-Precedential)
Description: Charging Party Bahram Kavousi appealed a dismissal of his unfair practice charge by PERB’s Office of the General Counsel (OGC). Charging Party alleged that Respondent International Union of Operating Engineers, Stationary Engineers Local 39, breached its duty of fair representation and violated the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act by failing to advocate for Charging Party during the termination of his employment and failing to respond to his complaints and requests for assistance. After Kavousi amended his charge, OGC dismissed the charge. Kavousi appealed.
Disposition: In a non-precedential decision, the Board affirmed the dismissal of Charging Party’s charge without leave to amend.
Perc Vol: 50
Perc Index: 118
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