Decision 0698H – California Faculty Association (Pomerantsev)
LA-CO-17-H
Decision Date: September 26, 1988
Decision Type: PERB Decision
Perc Vol: 12
Perc Index: 19164
Decision Headnotes
800.00000 – UNION UNFAIR PRACTICES; DUTY OF FAIR REPRESENTATION
800.05000 – Mode or Adequacy of Representation/Advocacy
800.05000 – Mode or Adequacy of Representation/Advocacy
Union refusal to call witnesses desired by charging party, answer letters from charging party, or subpoena records, do not by themselves constitute a violation.
800.00000 – UNION UNFAIR PRACTICES; DUTY OF FAIR REPRESENTATION
800.02000 – Grievance Handling/Contract Administration
800.02000 – Grievance Handling/Contract Administration
Union entitled to reject charging party's claims based on lack of merit. Mere negligence does not demonstrate a violation of DFR.
800.00000 – UNION UNFAIR PRACTICES; DUTY OF FAIR REPRESENTATION
800.04000 – Scope of Duty; Internal Union Affairs
800.04000 – Scope of Duty; Internal Union Affairs
No duty owed unless union possesses exclusive means by which the employee can obtain a particular relief.