UNION UNFAIR PRACTICES; DUTY OF FAIR REPRESENTATION – Grievance Handling/Contract Administration

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No showing that the union refused to process a meritorious grievance for arbitrary, discriminatory, or bad faith reasons. A union is not required to file a grievance upon request of an employee but is permitted discretion in whether to process a potential grievance based on the strength of the case; No violation where union heard complaint and made several attempts to investigate. No evidence that negative input played a role; p. 7, warning letter.