UNION UNFAIR PRACTICES; DUTY OF FAIR REPRESENTATION – In General; Prima Facie Case

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In a charge alleging violation of the duty of fair representation and bad faith negotiation under the MMBA, the limitations period begins to run once the charging party knows, or should have known, of the conduct underlying the charge. Charge failed to contain any allegations of unlawful activity within six months prior to filing the charge and was therefore untimely.