This post was authored by Adrianna E. Guzman and Joshua A. Goodman
Picture this scenario: an employer and a union engage in negotiations for a successor Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), and after several months, reach tentative agreement on some, but not all of the proposals. At that point, one of the parties issues a written
This post was authored by Erik Cuadros and Adrianna E. Guzman
When it comes to negotiations, sometimes, as we all know, the parties cannot reach agreement, despite everyone’s best efforts. At that point, either party may declare impasse. That written declaration of impasse, however, triggers certain statutory impasse procedures, and could lead to factfinding.
But
On March 14, 2016, the Court of Appeal for the Fourth Appellate District, Division 1 (San Diego) heard oral arguments in two cases challenging the Public Employment Relations Board’s (PERB) interpretation of factfinding procedures, which were put into place by Assembly Bill 646 (AB 646). The specific issue in County of Riverside v. Public Employment
We are excited to continue our video series – Tips from the Table. In these monthly videos, members of LCW’s Labor Relations and Collective Bargaining practice group will provide various tips that can be implemented at your bargaining tables. We hope that you will find these clips informative and helpful in your negotiations.