Decision 1840M – County of Santa Cruz
SF-CE-110-M
Decision Date: May 17, 2006
Decision Type: PERB Decision
Description: The Board dismissed the unfair practice charge where it was alleged that the county failed to cease dues deductions for a different union and begin them for the association in a timely manner.
Disposition: The Board held that a two week delay in implementing dues deduction does not appear unreasonable and does not violate MMBA. Additionally, there is no prima facie case where no facts are provided to indicate any attempt to interfere with internal union politics or sway favor away from exclusive representative.
Perc Vol: 30
Perc Index: 122
Decision Headnotes
400.01000 – In General; Standards
Two week delay in implementing dues deduction does not appear unreasonable and does not violate MMBA. Nothing indicates an attempt to interfere with union politics or sway favor away from exclusive representative.
401.01000 – In General; Prima Facie Case.
No prima facie case where no attempt to interfere with internal union politics or sway favor away from the exclusive representative.
407.01000 – In General
Two week delay in implementing dues deduction does not appear unreasonable and does not violate MMBA. Nothing indicates an attempt to interfere with union politics or sway favor away from exclusive representative.
407.04000 – Employer Favoritism/Absence of Strict Neutrality
Two week delay in implementing dues deduction does not appear unreasonable and does not violate MMBA. Nothing indicates an attempt to interfere with union politics or sway favor away from exclusive representative.
701.01000 – In General
No prima facie case where no facts are provided to indicate any attempt to interfere with internal union politics or sway favor away from exclusive representative.