The complaint charging unfair labor practices was filed in the above-entitled matter on August 11, 1987. A preliminary ruling was issued on October 6, 1987, characterizing the cause of action as a "refusal to provide information for grievance processing". A hearing was set and an answer was filed, wherein the employer denied having committed any unfair labor practice. Beginning in May of 1988, the parties requested delay of the hearing to attempt settlement of the dispute.

On September 18, 1989, the parties were ordered to either bring the case on for hearing or show cause why the above-captioned case should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution.

On September 28, 1989, within the time allowed by the order to show cause, the union filed a letter requesting a further extension to October 6, 1989. The concurrence of the employer was indicated, along with information that the parties were progressing towards a joint stipulation of facts for submission to the Commission.

Nothing further was heard or received from the parties.

NOW, THEREFORE, it is

ORDERED

The complaint charging unfair labor practices in the above-entitled matter is dismissed for lack of prosecution.

Dated at Olympia, Washington on the 1st day of November, 1989.

PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS COMMISSION

[SIGNED]

MARVIN L. SCHURKE, Executive Director

This order may be appealed

by filing a petition for

review with the Commission

pursuant to WAC 391-45-350.