Decision 1750S – California State Employees Association (Chen)
LA-CO-114-S
Decision Date: February 7, 2005
Decision Type: PERB Decision
Description: Chen alleged that CSEA breached the duty of fair representation when it failed to represent her in her grievance.
Disposition: The Board dismissed the charge finding that CSEA’s conduct was not arbitrary, discriminatory or in bad faith. Chen filed the paperwork in the Sacramento CSEA office rather than with the local steward. The union contacted Chen to explain proper procedure and continued to communicate with her.
Perc Vol: 29
Perc Index: 75
Decision Headnotes
800.01000 – In General; Prima Facie Case
The Board found that CSEA’s conduct was not arbitrary, discriminatory, or in bad faith. Chen filed paperwork in Sacramento union office rather than with the local steward. Union contacted Chen to explain proper procedure and continued to communicate with her.
800.05000 – Mode or Adequacy of Representation/Advocacy
The Board found that CSEA’s conduct was not arbitrary, discriminatory, or in bad faith. Chen filed paperwork in Sacramento union office rather than with the local steward. Union contacted Chen to explain proper procedure and continued to communicate with her.
1107.04000 – Unalleged Violations
Chen did not show good cause to raise new details for the first time on appeal under PERB Regulation 32635(b). Chen was aware of these facts from CSEA’s response to the charge and the Board agent’s warning letter but neglected to file an amended charge.
1107.20000 – Other
Chen did not show good cause to raise new details for the first time on appeal under PERB Regulation 32635(b). Chen was aware of these facts from CSEA’s response to the charge and the Board agent’s warning letter but neglected to file an amended charge.
1503.02000 – Regulations Considered (By Number)
Chen did not show good cause to raise new details for the first time on appeal under PERB Regulation 32635(b). Chen was aware of these facts from CSEA’s response to the charge and the Board agent’s warning letter but neglected to file an amended charge.