Collective+Bargaining+Notes

Collective Bargaining Notes

Grievance complaints are specific, written and a legal document. Must be notarized.

General process outline for grievance-
 * 1) informal grievance
 * 2) formal grievance (legal document)
 * 3) Goes to mediator (45 days)
 * 4) Recommendation of mediator provided to school board, which makes final decision on matter while sitting as a quasi-judicial body.

Public Employees Relations Commission

447.205 - Creates commission. Composes of chair and two full time members that are appointed by Gov., confirmed by senate, persons cannot be a state employee or on another state comission, or a member of an employee organization. One of the members must be a member of the florida bar. Term is 4 years. Duties are full time. Salary is fixed by the law into monthly installments and includes reimbursement for expenses. Not under the control of Dept. of Management Services.

447.207 - Commission shall adopt and promulgate, amend or rescind rules and regulations that it deems necessary, In charge of preserve order during any proceeding. If persons misbehaves during proceeding, neglects to produce, refuses to appear, the committee shall certify the facts to the relevant court. Supoenas must be served personally or by certified mail. Must adopt rules as to the qualifications of mediators, and maintain a list of them. The commission shall resolve questions and controversies concerning claims of recognitions. The commission must file decisions promptly. Must hear appeals for following reasons: termination or transfer of employees 65 or older, age discrimination, those not employing a veteran.

447.208 - Appeals procedures. Persons filing an appeal are entitled to a hearing within 30 days of filing. Does not prohibit any person from representing himself or herself in proceeding before the commission or for being representented by legal council. Any order issued may include back pay, attorneys fees, witness fees, and other out-of-pocket expenses.

447.2085

447.5035 -

447.504 -

Public Employer and Employee Rights

447.209 - You are in charge of facilities, but employees have the right to file a grievance.

447.301 - You have a right to be part of a union and cannot be

447.503 - Sworn statement is filed as a charge, Commission rates whether or not it is sufficient

447.505 - strikes are prohibited from participating or instigating a strike

447.509 - other prohitibed activities

Dispute Resolution

447.401 -

447.609 - Representation in proceeding. Any employee or officer of any public organization may represent themselves or any member during a bargaining unit proceeding, excluding a court of law unless they are are a licenses lawyer.