Decision 3070E – United Teacher Los Angeles (Lukens)
LA-CO-1942-E
Decision Date: October 23, 2026
Decision Type: PERB Decision (Non-Precedential)
Description: Charging Party Monique Lukens alleged that Respondent United Teachers Los Angeles violated the Education Employment Relations Act (EERA; Gov. Code, § 3540 et seq.) by removing her name from the ballot for an internal union election. After reviewing her charge, subsequent amended charge, and Respondent’s corresponding position statements, PERB’s Office of the General Counsel (OGC) issued Lukens a warning letter, explaining that the facts alleged did not state a prima facie case of any EERA violation. The warning letter provided Lukens the opportunity to further amend her charge and thereby attempt to cure the deficiencies addressed in the letter. Lukens subsequently filed second and third amended charges. OGC determined that the amended charges did not cure the deficiencies described in the warning letter and did not state a prima facie violation of EERA. Therefore, OGC dismissed the charge. Lukens appealed the dismissal.
Disposition: In a non-precedential decision, the Board affirmed the dismissal without leave to amend.
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