Decision 0777H – California State University (California State Employees Association)
LA-CE-209-H
Decision Date: November 21, 1989
Decision Type: PERB Decision
Perc Vol: 14
Perc Index: 21003
Decision Headnotes
409.06000 – Free Speech
Employer newsletter, published during negotiations, violated HEERA by announcing that as a result of the State budget employees would receive a 4 percent pay increase for non-faculty staff, effective January 1, 1988. Negotiations were not yet completed and the statements had the effect of undercutting the bargaining relationship envisioned under the Act. Comment constituted unlawful interference and was not protected under section 3571.3.
603.03000 – Usurping the Role of Union as Rep; Employer Speaking to or on Behalf of Employees
Employer newsletter, published during negotiations, violated HEERA by announcing that as a result of the State budget employees would receive a 4 percent pay increase for non-faculty staff, effective January 1, 1988. Negotiations were not yet completed and the statements had the effect of undercutting the bargaining relationship envisioned under the Act. Comment constituted unlawful interference and was not protected under section 3571.3.