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.

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Perc Vol: 30
Perc Index: 122

Decision Headnotes

400.00000 – EMPLOYER INTERFERENCE, RESTRAINT, COERCION; EMPLOYER INTERFERENCE WITH, RESTRAINT, OR COERCION OF EMPLOYEES
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.

401.00000 – EMPLOYER INTERFERENCE, RESTRAINT, COERCION, EMPLOYER CONDUCT AFFECTING ORGANIZING, UNION ACCESS; SOLICITATION, AND OTHER UNION RIGHTS
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.

407.00000 – EMPLOYER INTERFERENCE, RESTRAINT, COERCION; INTERFERENCE WITH DECERTIFICATION OR RIVAL UNION PETITION
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.

407.00000 – EMPLOYER INTERFERENCE, RESTRAINT, COERCION; INTERFERENCE WITH DECERTIFICATION OR RIVAL UNION PETITION
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.

701.00000 – EMPLOYER DOMINATION OR ASSISTANCE; DEFENSES
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.