Decision 1608M – City and County of San Francisco
SF-CE-18-M
Decision Date: March 22, 2004
Decision Type: PERB Decision
Description: Union alleged that city violated MMBA by unilaterally assigning new duties to clerks. Board found that new duties were reasonably related to existing duties; thus, assignment of new duties is not mandatory subject of bargaining.
Disposition: Board dismissed charge.
Perc Vol: 28
Perc Index: 139
Decision Headnotes
602.01000 – In General
There is no obligation on either party to negotiate over permissive subjects of bargaining. However, once an agreement is reached regarding a permissive subject and it is embodied in the parties’ collective bargaining agreement, the parties are bound to that agreement for its duration. Once the agreement expires there is no obligation to adhere to the agreement or bargain a new one.
602.03000 – Change In Policy
There is no obligation on either party to negotiate over permissive subjects of bargaining. However, once an agreement is reached regarding a permissive subject and it is embodied in the parties’ collective bargaining agreement, the parties are bound to that agreement for its duration. Once the agreement expires there is no obligation to adhere to the agreement or bargain a new one.
1000.01000 – In General; Test for Subjects Not Specifically Enumerated
There is no obligation on either party to negotiate over permissive subjects of bargaining. However, once an agreement is reached regarding a permissive subject and it is embodied in the parties’ collective bargaining agreement, the parties are bound to that agreement for its duration. Once the agreement expires there is no obligation to adhere to the agreement or bargain a new one.
1000.02048 – Extra Duties
Relying on EERA precedent, Board held that under MMBA the assignment of duties is not a mandatory subject within the scope of representation if the newly assigned duties are reasonably related to existing duties.
1000.02071 – Job Duties
Relying on EERA precedent, Board held that under MMBA the assignment of duties is not a mandatory subject within the scope of representation if the newly assigned duties are reasonably related to existing duties.