CASE PROCESSING PROCEDURES; DEFERRAL TO ARBITRATION – Pre-Arbitration

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The collective bargaining agreement provides for final and binding arbitration of grievances. The definition of grievances does not limit the issues that can be grieved under the CBA. Since SETC alleged violations of the CBA, under PERB Regulation 32620(b)(6), the Board must place the charge in abeyance and dismiss the charge at the conclusion of the grievance/arbitration process unless the charging party shows that the settlement or arbitration award is repugnant to HEERA.