Decision 2969M – East Bay Regional Park District
SF-CE-1993-M
Decision Date: June 25, 2025
Decision Type: PERB Decision
Description: The complaint alleged that the East Bay regional Park District violated the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act when it: (1) unilaterally changed its telework policy without bargaining in good faith to impasse or agreement with Charging Party American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees Council 57, Local 2428 (AFSCME); (2) engaged in unlawful direct dealing when it bypassed AFSCME and required unit employees to complete new telework agreements or else work fully in-person; (3) interfered with protected rights by muting the microphone of AFSCME’s lead negotiator during the public comment portion of a District Board of Directors meeting; and (4) derivatively interfered with protected rights by the direct dealing and unilateral change violations. Following a formal hearing, the ALJ found violations on all four claims, and the District excepted.
Disposition: The Board affirmed the proposed decision, subject to additional discussion.
Perc Vol: 50
Perc Index: 20
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