Headnote for 2114M, 601.01000 - In General, Per Se and Totality of Conduct; Prima Facie Case - California Public Employment Relations Board

EMPLOYER REFUSAL TO BARGAIN IN GOOD FAITH; REFUSAL TO BARGAIN IN GOOD FAITH (FOR SPECIFIC SUBJECTS, SEE SCOPE OF REPRESENTATION, SEC 1000) – In General, Per Se and Totality of Conduct; Prima Facie Case

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601.00000 – EMPLOYER REFUSAL TO BARGAIN IN GOOD FAITH; REFUSAL TO BARGAIN IN GOOD FAITH (FOR SPECIFIC SUBJECTS, SEE SCOPE OF REPRESENTATION, SEC 1000)
601.01000 – In General, Per Se and Totality of Conduct; Prima Facie Case

MMBA section 3505 requires public agencies to meet and confer in good faith with employee organizations regarding matters with the scope of representation. The rule applies when a party seeks to change a matter within the scope of representation through the initiative process. Therefore, prior to placing the matter before the voters, the party seeking the change must first satisfy its obligation to bargain.