In this case, however, instead of moving forward with a contested election, PTE 17 instead decided to "disclaim interest" in the
bargaining unit, surrendering its certification without a vote.
The NLRB decision allows the contingent staffing company workers to join with the primary employer's workforce in creating these
bargaining units without consent from either employer.
"The key question here is whether Aggregate Industries transferred work or changed the scope of the
bargaining unit. Transferring work between
bargaining units is a mandatory subject of bargaining, and the union would be obligated to negotiate in good faith about such a proposal," Judge Randolph affirms.
However, the
bargaining unit still has concerns about staffing levels, which can't be negotiated through the contract, Morris said.
The bank also recognizes that NAFINU is now entitled to negotiate on behalf of its members and employees in the
bargaining unit on all matters relating to the terms and conditions of employment.
In 1989, the NLRB created the Health Care Rule to limit the number and types of
bargaining units that are allowed in acute-care facilities.
The BHA has since written to members of the
bargaining unit informing them they will receive the two per cent wage increase being paid to the rest of the workforce.
The new contract will cover 62,000 UFCW grocery workers, the union's largest
bargaining unit. Another 28,000 grocery workers at such regional chains as Stater Brothers, Food 4 Less, Gelson's Market and others are covered by the successful resolution of the Southern California contract, according to UFCW.
Given the current status, INA members voted at its most recent annual meeting to amend its Bylaws, such that, upon INA's name being removed from the last collective
bargaining unit contract, INA will no longer offer collective bargaining services.
22, said Lisa Cargill, a registered nurse who is co-chairwoman of the
bargaining unit. Negotiations, which have been ongoing for more than a year, have had a federal mediator for the last several sessions.
If any
bargaining unit vacancies remain after all contractual obligations are fulfilled, those vacancies may be offered to non-bargaining unit staff.
