1,430 result(s)
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751.
Kitsap County, Decision 8402 (PECB, 2004) - 02/13/2004
DECISIONS - Unfair Labor PracticeThe allegations of the complaint concern employer interference with employee rights and discrimination in violation of RCW 41.56.140(1), and refusal to bargain in violation of RCW 41.56.140(4), by its unilateral change in monitoring of sick leave usage, without providing an opportunity for bargaining. [...] In relation to the allegations of discrimination under RCW 41.56.140(1), the complaint fails to allege facts indicating that the employer’s actions were taken in reprisal for union activities protected under Chapter 41.56 RCW.
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752.
Chelan Fire District 1, Decision 6373 (PECB, 1998) - 07/20/1998
DECISIONS - Unfair Labor PracticeThat document makes reference to termination “for perceived union organization.” Even then, the “Other Unfair Labor Practice” box was marked on the complaint form, rather than the “Employer Discrimination” box which would be appropriate for a claim of antiunion discrimination.
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753.
Seattle School District (Seattle Education Association), Decision 6261 (EDUC, 1998) - 04/15/1998
DECISIONS - Unfair Labor PracticeOn November 20, 1997, Margot H. Sims filed a complaint charging unfair labor practices with the Public Employment Relations Commission under Chapter 391-45 WAC, alleging that the Seattle Education Association had discriminated against her by failing to represent her interests. [...] [1] The Commission polices its certifications, and asserts jurisdiction where a union is alleged to have breached its duty of fair representation by discrimination on unlawful grounds such as race, sex or union membership, but there are no such allegations here.
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754.
City of Seattle (IFPTE Local 17), Decision 1902 (PECB, 1984) - 04/05/1984
DECISIONS - Unfair Labor PracticeAn alternative view of the complaint would be to interpret it broadly (but far beyond its expressed terms) as a complaint that the union has discriminated against the complainant on some unspecified basis. [...] A labor organization certified or recognized as exclusive bargaining representative of public employees enjoys, under RCW 41.56.080, a statutory statics and privileges, and would not be at liberty to negotiate contractual provisions or adminster contractual provisions in a manner which discriminated on an impermissible
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755.
King County, Decision 13078 (PECB, 2019) - 10/03/2019
DECISIONS - Unfair Labor PracticeWashington State Human Rights Commission has jurisdiction over employment discrimination in the state of Washington. [...] The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is a federal agency that also has jurisdiction over discrimination.
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756.
State - School for the Blind (Washington Federation of State Employees), Decision 11643 (PSRA, 2013) - 02/19/2013
DECISIONS - Unfair Labor PracticeThe allegations of the complaint concern employer interference with employee rights and discrimination against Kneisly. [...] The amended complaints allege violations of Chapter 28B.52 RCW and Chapter 49.60 RCW. Those statutes pertain respectively to community college faculty and civil discrimination claims.
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757.
South Whidbey School District, Decision 10880 (EDUC, 2010) - 10/01/2010
DECISIONS - Unfair Labor PracticeThe allegations of the complaint concern employer discrimination in violation of RCW 41.59.140(1)(c) [and if so, derivative interference in violation of RCW 41.59.140(1)(a)], by its termination of Eric Hood (Hood) in reprisal for union activities protected by Chapter 41.59 RCW. [...] Based upon the information provided by Hood, he believed the employer had discriminated against him in reprisal for union activities on December 18, 2009.
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758.
State - Corrections (Teamsters Local 117), Decision 10542 (PSRA, 2009) - 09/22/2009
DECISIONS - Unfair Labor PracticeThe allegations of the complaint concern union interference with employee rights in violation of RCW 41.80.110(2)(a), discrimination for filing charges in violation of RCW 41.80.110(2)(c), refusal to bargain in violation of RCW 41.80.110(2)(d), and unspecified “other” violations, by its actions toward Portugal. [...] Four, it is an unfair labor practice in violation of RCW 41.80.110(2)(c) for a union to discriminate against an employee because the employee has filed an unfair labor practice complaint or given testimony in an unfair labor practice proceeding.
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759.
Renton School District (WEA), Decision 9470 (PECB, 2006) - 10/30/2006
DECISIONS - Unfair Labor PracticeThe allegations of the complaint in Case 20510‑U‑06‑5224 concern employer domination or assistance of a union in violation of RCW 41.56.140(2) and discrimination for filing an unfair labor practice charge in violation of RCW 41.56.140(3), by unspecified actions related to the resignation of Eugene Mackey. [...] Two, in relation to the allegations of violation of RCW 41.56.140(3), a violation concerning discrimination for filing unfair labor practice charges cannot stand absent evidence that Mackey has previously filed an unfair labor practice complaint with the Commission.
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760.
Kitsap County (Washington State Council of County and City Employees), Decision 8092 (PECB, 2003) - 06/04/2003
DECISIONS - Unfair Labor PracticeThe complaint in Case 16572-U-02-4312 alleged that the employer interfered with employee rights and discriminated in violation of RCW 41.56.140(1), and dominated or assisted a union in violation of RCW 41.56.140(2), by allowing employees Heil and Nogle to maintain a hostile work environment in retaliation for McEntee’s [...] In relation to the allegations of employer interference with employee rights and discrimination in violation of RCW 41.56.140(1), the deficiency notice pointed out that the complaint appeared to be deficient under the provisions of RCW 41.56.160 and WAC 391-45-050(2).The deficiency notice stated that the Commission is
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761.
City of Yakima (Yakima Police Patrolman's Association), Decision 7147 (PECB, 2000) - 08/10/2000
DECISIONS - Unfair Labor PracticeThe third allegation concerns racial discrimination in the union’s decision-making process concerning the Ramos grievance. [...] While this allegation is generally within the jurisdiction of the Commission, the complaint fails to allege any specific facts concerning racial discrimination involving the subject matter of the complaint.
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762.
City of Kirkland, Decision 5712 (PECB, 1996) - 11/01/1996
DECISIONS - Unfair Labor Practicethe claimed retaliation for filing safety complaints with L&I. Chapter 49.17 RCW contains its own provisions to prohibit discrimination against employees who file safety complaints under WISHA, and its own procedures for determining allegations of such discrimination through proceedings before L&I. RCW 49.17,160.
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763.
Wenatchee School District, Decision 5258 (PECB, 1995) - 09/29/1995
DECISIONS - Unfair Labor PracticeThe supplementary materials supplied by Powers refocus her claims on the allegation that she was "discriminated against and harassed because of ... union activities".[4] [...] 1. The allegation regarding the employer interfered with Powers' protected union activity by discriminating against her in subsequent assignments and "harassing" her state a cause of action for further proceedings.
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764.
METRO, Decision 2320 (PECB, 1985) - 12/09/1985
DECISIONS - Unfair Labor PracticeBy way of contrast, Elma School District (Elma Teachers Organization), Decision 1349 (PECB, 1982), involved allegations of discrimination against a grievant because of her previous support of another labor organization. [...] A discrimination violation of the nature alleged in Elma would place into question the right of the organization involved to continue to enjoy the status and benefits conferred by the statute on an exclusive bargaining representative.
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765.
Benton County, Decision 5763 (PECB, 1996) - 11/26/1996
DECISIONS - Unfair Labor Practice(3) To discriminate against a public employee who has filed an unfair labor practice charge; [...] (3) To discriminate against a public employee who has filed an unfair labor practice charge; [...] The employer has not given any indication of how the union is inducing it to interfere with employee rights (so as to violate RCW 41.56-.140(1)), to dominate or unlawfully assist the union (so as to violate RCW 41.56.14 0 (2)), or to discriminate against employees for filing charges or giving testimony (so as to violate RCW
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766.
City of Mercer Island, Decision 1026 (PECB, 1980) - 10/31/1980
DECISIONS - Unfair Labor PracticeThe complainant MIPA argues that the city has unlawfully discriminated and retaliated against the six individuals because they engaged in union activities. [...] This trial examiner is pursuaded by the record in this case that the employer tried to avoid a PERC order and consequently discriminated against the lieutenants in the free exercise of their rights in violation of RCW 41.56.040 which they had been guaranteed when they were held to be within the definition of "public [...] c. Discouraging membership in the Mercer Island Police Association, or any other labor organization, by demoting, sending notices of demotions and lay offs to any of its employees in the bargaining unit or in any other manner discriminating against such employees in regard to tenure of employment, except to the extent
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767.
King County, Decision 13162 (PECB, 2020) - 03/03/2020
DECISIONS - Unfair Labor PracticeShe claims that the employer violated Washington State’s paid sick leave laws, RCW 49.46.210, chapter 3.12 of the King County code that prohibits discrimination in employment practices, chapter 3.04 of the King County code that requires just and equitable treatment, as well as numerous provisions of the existing collective [...] For example, this agency will process unfair labor practice complaints asserting an employer interference or discrimination against an employee exercising collective bargaining rights under an applicable statute, in this case, chapter 41.56 RCW.
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768.
Tacoma School District (Tacoma Education Association), Decision 7429 (EDUC, 2001) - 06/06/2001
DECISIONS - Unfair Labor Practiceviolation of RCW 41.59.140(1)(a), dominated or assisted the union in violation of RCW 41.59.140(1)(b), and discriminated in violation of RCW 41.59.140(1)(c), by colluding with the union in failing to enforce section 12 of the parties’ collective bargaining agreement concerning representation fees from substitute employees. [...] The second complaint, docketed as Case 15666-U-01-3971, alleged that the union interfered with employee rights in violation of RCW 41.59.140(2)(a), and induced the employer to discriminate in violation of RCW 41.59.140(2)(b), by colluding with the employer in failing to enforce section 12 of the parties’ collective
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769.
Peninsula School District, Decision 5291 (PECB, 1995) - 10/04/1995
DECISIONS - Unfair Labor PracticeOn July 14, 1995, Pamela R. Murker filed a complaint charging unfair labor practices with the Public Employment Relations Commission under Chapter 3 91-4 5 WAC, alleging that Peninsula School District had interfered and discriminated against her, and engaged in unlawful domination of her exclusive bargaining [...] Employment Security; workers' compensation issues are processed by the Department of Labor and Industries and the Board of Industrial Insurance Appeals; claims of discrimination on invidious grounds other than union activity (e.g., race, creed, national origin, or disability) are processed by the Human Rights Commission.
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770.
Port of Seattle (ILWU Local 9), Decision 5075 (PECB, 1995) - 05/09/1995
DECISIONS - Unfair Labor Practiceand willingly violate the terms of the negotiated agreement under Article II, Article III, Article VII, Article X, Article XXIII, and Article XXVI, as they apply to bargaining unit recognition, my employment, sex discrimination, previously agreed upon selective certification, past practices, and personnel records. [...] None of the factual allegations in this case suggest, however, that the union has discriminated on the basis of union membership or any other invidious basis, in connection with the filing and processing of Chadwick's grievance.
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771.
North Thurston School District (WEA North Thurston Education Association), Decision 4764 (EDUC, 1994) - 09/20/1994
DECISIONS - Unfair Labor PracticeThe Commission does entertain allegations that an exclusive bargaining representative has discriminated against a member of the bargaining unit on invidious grounds. [...] The complaint, as amended, alleges NTEA's president refused to process Hatchett's grievance because of discrimination against her as an African American woman.
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772.
Auburn School District (Auburn Education Association), Decision 3408 (EDUC, 1990) - 01/30/1990
DECISIONS - Unfair Labor PracticeHe does not allege that he has been discriminated against on account of any of the traditional bases for invidious discrimination (race, creed, sex, national origin, etc.) or because of his union activity or lack thereof.
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773.
Okanogan-Douglas Public Hospital District 1, Decision 5830 (PECB, 1997) - 02/07/1997
DECISIONS - Unfair Labor PracticeNo public employer, or other person, shall directly or indirectly, interfere with, restrain, coerce, or discriminate against any public employee or group of public employees in the free exercise of their right to organize and designate representatives of their own choosing for the purpose of collective bargaining, or in the [...] (3) To discriminate against a public employee who has filed an unfair labor practice charge; [...] [6] An amended complaint filed on July 5, 1996 contained an allegation of “discrimination” against a union leader, but that was abandoned by the union prior to the hearing.
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774.
Seattle Public Health Hospital (AFGE Local 1170), Decision 1911-C (PECB, 1984) - 11/09/1984
DECISIONS - Unfair Labor PracticeSetting aside the vituperative aspects of this brief, Sullivan's main thesis is that the employer discriminated against him on account of his activities which sought to strengthen employee representation. [...] It is important to bear in mind that all four issues concern discrimination or reprisal against Sullivan on account of his union activity or exercise of his union activity or exercise of his rights under RCW 41.56. [...] The Union recognizes its responsibility of representing the interests of all such employees without discrimination and without regard to Union Membership with respect to hours, wages and working conditions, subject to the express limitations set forth elsewhere in this Agreement.
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775.
Kent School District, Decision 13498 (EDUC, 2022) - 04/05/2022
DECISIONS - Unfair Labor PracticeThe collective bargaining rights for certificated employees such as Taeschner are governed by chapter 41.59 RCW. To prove employer discrimination in violation of chapter 41.59 RCW, the complainant must first set forth a prima facie case establishing the following: [...] [2] For example, the Washington State Human Rights Commission has jurisdiction to resolve disputes arising under chapter 49.60 RCW. The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is a federal agency that also has jurisdiction over general discrimination claims.