Decision 1381S – State of California (Department of Corrections)
SA-CE-1181-S
Decision Date: April 25, 2000
Decision Type: PERB Decision
Description: Department appealed ALJ’s proposed decision which found that Department had violated the Dills Act when it changed a past practice by eliminating an officer position.
Disposition: Affirmed. The issues in this case concerned safety and health; the matter was therefore within the scope of representation.
Perc Vol: 24
Perc Index: 31085
Decision Headnotes
602.04000 – Change in or Deviation from Unwritten Past Practice
The State's elimination of a Saturday correctional officer who covered the library concern safety and health of librarians. Health and safety is one of the more fundamental areas of concern in a collective bargaining relationship and is within the scope of representation. Removing the officer diminished the safety of affected employees.
602.06000 – Generalized Effect or Continuing Impact
The State's elimination of a Saturday correctional officer who covered the library concern safety and health of librarians. Health and safety is one of the more fundamental areas of concern in a collective bargaining relationship and is within the scope of representation. Removing the officer diminished the safety of affected employees.