1,430 result(s)
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City of Seattle (PROTEC17), Decision 13914 (PECB, 2024) - 07/18/2024
DECISIONS - Unfair Labor Practice1. The union must treat all factions and segments of its membership without hostility or discrimination. [...] The complaint has not alleged that on or after November 17, 2023, the union failed to process the grievance based upon invidious discrimination, such as race, gender, or sexual orientation. [...] Absent facts demonstrating the union declined to process Calkins’s grievance due to invidious discrimination, the complaint cannot be processed.
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Pasco School District (International Union of Operating Engineers Local 380), Decision 13913 (PECB, 2024) - 07/18/2024
DECISIONS - Unfair Labor PracticeThe duty of fair representation originated with decisions of the Supreme Court of the United States holding that an exclusive bargaining representative has the duty to fairly represent all of those for whom it acts, without discrimination. [...] 1. The union must treat all factions and segments of its membership without hostility or discrimination.
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Ridgefield School District (Ridgefield Classified Association), Decision 13912 (PECB, 2024) - 07/17/2024
DECISIONS - Unfair Labor Practicea. Using its bargaining authority to negotiate a collective bargaining agreement that benefitted certain bargaining unit employees while at the same time making other proposals that discriminated against other similarly situated bargaining unit employees? [...] 1. The union must treat all factions and segments of its membership without hostility or discrimination. [...] negotiations the union’s bargaining team members had, at any time, advocated for a distinction in the SEL-Connection Center Mentor classifications and corresponding rates of pay based off any personal animosity among members of that bargaining committee toward the complainants or to discriminate against particular members.
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Federal Way School District, Decision 13809-A (PECB, 2024) - 07/05/2024
DECISIONS - Unfair Labor PracticeButts alleged discrimination based on race. The Commission does not have the authority to remedy allegations of employment discrimination based on race, national origin, or other protected characteristics. [...] To the extent that Butts has alleged the District discriminated against her in violation of chapter 41.56 RCW, we agree with the ULP Administrator. [...] Butts has not alleged facts necessary to determine that a prima facie case of discrimination for engaging in activity protected by chapter 41.56 RCW exists.
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Seattle Housing Authority, Decision 13779-A (PECB, 2024) - 06/26/2024
DECISIONS - Unfair Labor PracticeId. Diggins failed to establish a prima facie case of discrimination. [...] The Complainant Did Not Establish a Prima Facie Case of Discrimination [...] The Examiner concluded that Diggins did not establish a prima facie case of discrimination.
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Issaquah School District, Decision 13883 (PECB, 2024) - 06/24/2024
DECISIONS - Unfair Labor PracticeIn September 2023, Mallaji claimed that Dawn discriminated against him by treating him differently than a substitute custodian named Esther. [...] Mallaji asserted that this shows Dawn’s favoritism towards Esther and racial discrimination towards Mallaji. [...] Rather, it appears that Mallaji is alleging that the employer is discriminating against him on the basis of race, religion, or national origin.
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Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families, Decision 13876 (PSRA, 2024) - 06/13/2024
DECISIONS - Unfair Labor Practice - ON APPEAL BEFORE COMMISSIONDiscrimination An employer unlawfully discriminates against an employee when it takes action in reprisal for the employee’s exercise of statutorily protected rights. [...] The complainant maintains the burden of proof in a discrimination case. [...] To prove discrimination, the complainant must first establish a prima facie case by showing the following:
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Issaquah School District (Teamsters Local 763), Decision 13868 (PECB, 2024) - 06/11/2024
DECISIONS - Unfair Labor PracticeIn September 2023, Mallaji claimed that Dawn discriminated against him by treating him differently than a substitute custodian named Esther. [...] Mallaji asserted that this shows Dawn’s favoritism towards Esther and racial discrimination towards Mallaji. [...] 1. The union must treat all factions and segments of its membership without hostility or discrimination.
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King County, Decision 13862 (PECB, 2024) - 05/30/2024
DECISIONS - Unfair Labor PracticeThe complainant maintains the burden of proof in discrimination cases. [...] To prove discrimination, the complainant must first set forth a prima facie case establishing the following: [...] Application of Standard – Employer Discrimination Santil’s original and amended complaints lacked the necessary facts to allege a discrimination violation within the Commission’s jurisdiction.
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King County, Decision 13831 (PECB, 2024) - 05/20/2024
DECISIONS - Unfair Labor Practice - ON APPEAL BEFORE COMMISSIONDiscrimination An employer unlawfully discriminates against an employee when it takes action in reprisal for the employee’s exercise of statutorily protected rights. [...] The complainant maintains the burden of proof in a discrimination case. [...] a. Discriminating against Chuck Lare for his exercise of protected union activities under 41.56 RCW
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Seattle School District (International Union of Operating Engineers Local 302), Decision 13845 (PECB, 2024) - 05/16/2024
DECISIONS - Unfair Labor PracticeThe agency does not have authority to resolve all disputes that might arise in public employment, such as allegations that an employer discriminated against an employee because of a recognized disability.
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Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (Washington Federation of State Employees), Decision 13774-B (PSRA, 2024) - 05/15/2024
DECISIONS - Unfair Labor PracticeFornara alleged the WFSE breached its duty of fair representation by not advancing her grievances and that it had discriminated against her for filing unfair labor practice complaints. [...] We affirm the Examiner’s conclusion that Fornara has not established a prima facie case of discrimination in retaliation for filing unfair labor practice complaints.
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Pasco School District (Pasco Association of Educators), Decision 13842 (EDUC, 2024) - 05/14/2024
DECISIONS - Unfair Labor PracticeThe agency does not have authority to resolve all disputes that might arise in public employment, such as allegations that an employer discriminated against an employee because of a recognized disability.
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City of Kent v. Kent Police Officers Association (137801-R-23) - 05/03/2024
LAW ENFORCEMENT DISCIPLINARY ARBITRATION - Grievance Arbitrationand without discrimination as compared to other employees? Test Seven - Does the discipline imposed reasonably relate
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King County (King County Security Guild), Decision 13824 (PECB, 2024) - 04/24/2024
DECISIONS - Unfair Labor PracticeThe duty of fair representation originated with decisions of the Supreme Court of the United States holding that an exclusive bargaining representative has the duty to fairly represent all of those for whom it acts, without discrimination. [...] 1. The union must treat all factions and segments of its membership without hostility or discrimination.
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Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families, Decision 13819 (PSRA, 2024) - 04/16/2024
DECISIONS - Unfair Labor PracticeIn the amended complaint, Fornara alleged the employer retaliated against her and discriminated against her for filing unfair labor practice complaints. [...] Employer discrimination in violation of RCW 41.80.110(c) [and if so derivative interference in violation of RCW 41.80.110(a)] within six months of the date the complaint was filed, by retaliating against Anjelita Longoria Fornara for her exercise of protected activity. [...] In contrast to City of Tacoma, Fornara has not established that, should she prevail on her unfair labor practice complaint, the Commission’s standard remedy for unlawful discrimination—backpay with interest and reinstatement—would not be adequate.
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Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families, Decision 13820 (PSRA, 2024) - 04/16/2024
DECISIONS - Unfair Labor PracticeOn March 22, 2023, Fornara filed an unfair labor practice (ULP) complaint against the Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) alleging Weingarten violations and employer discrimination in retaliation for Fornara filing an unfair labor practice complaint. [...] After considering the responses, the ULP Administrator issued a decision finding a cause of action for employer discrimination in retaliation for filing an unfair labor practice complaint and dismissing Weingarten allegations. [...] In contrast to City of Tacoma, Fornara has not established that, should she prevail on her unfair labor practice complaint, the Commission’s standard remedy for unlawful discrimination—backpay with interest and reinstatement—would not be adequate.
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Washington State Department of Children, Youth, and Families (Washington Federation of State Employees), Decision 13774-A (PSRA, 2024) - 04/16/2024
DECISIONS - Unfair Labor PracticeFornara alleged the WFSE breached its duty of fair representation by not advancing her grievances and that the WFSE had discriminated against her for filing unfair labor practice complaints.
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Seattle School District, Decision 13814 (PECB, 2024) - 04/12/2024
DECISIONS - Unfair Labor PracticeIn this case Alvarez only submitted an Equal Employment Opportunity Inquiry Form and alleges general discrimination violations. [...] PERC does not have jurisdiction to remedy general discrimination violations. [...] The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is a federal agency that also has jurisdiction over general discrimination.
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Wenatchee Valley College (Association for Higher Education), Decision 13811 (CCOL, 2024) - 04/08/2024
DECISIONS - Unfair Labor PracticeUnder Washington law, employees have the right to organize and designate representatives of their choosing for purposes of collective bargaining or exercise other rights free from interference, restraint, coercion, or discrimination.
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Clark County Fire District 6, Decision 13810 (PECB, 2024) - 04/03/2024
DECISIONS - Unfair Labor PracticeThe complainant maintains the burden of proof in a discrimination case. [...] The union established a prima facie case for discrimination. On this record, the union has established a prima facie case of discrimination. [...] Therefore, the union has established a prima facie case of discrimination.
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Federal Way School District, Decision 13809 (PECB, 2024) - 04/03/2024
DECISIONS - Unfair Labor PracticeThe complaint alleges contract violations and general discrimination violations. [...] Discrimination Applicable Legal Standard It is an unfair labor practice for an employer to discriminate against employees for engaging in union activity. [...] The complainant maintains the burden of proof in discrimination cases.
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Snohomish County (Snohomish County Corrections Guild), Decision 13807 (PECB, 2024) - 03/25/2024
DECISIONS - Unfair Labor PracticeThe duty of fair representation originated with United States Supreme Court decisions, holding that an exclusive bargaining representative has the duty to fairly represent all of those for whom it acts, without discrimination. [...] 1. The union must treat all factions and segments of its membership without hostility or discrimination.
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City of Seattle, Decision 13735-A (PECB, 2024) - 03/22/2024
DECISIONS - Unfair Labor PracticeThe Examiner concluded that Calkins did not establish a prima facie case of discrimination. [...] The Examiner concluded that Calkins did not establish a prima facie case of discrimination. [...] We agree and hold that Calkins thereby established a prima facie case of discrimination.
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Ridgefield School District, Decision 13795 (PECB, 2024) - 02/20/2024
DECISIONS - Unfair Labor PracticeIt is an unfair labor practice for an employer to discriminate against employees for engaging in union activity. [...] The complainant maintains the burden of proof in discrimination cases. [...] To prove discrimination, the complainant must first set forth a prima facie case establishing the following: