D.U.P. No. 92-5
Synopsis:
The Director of Representation dismisses an unfair practice charge filed by the Old Bridge Education Association against the Old Bridge Board of Education. The charge alleged that the Board refused to negotiate in good faith when it failed to appeal certain budget cuts and stated to the media that budget cuts would reduce the Board's offer at the parties' contract negotiations. The Director found that these actions, even if proven true, would not be unfair practices. He found that setting budgets is a managerial function; that budgets are only estimates, and that the Board retained discretion in its negotiations positions. No facts were alleged suggesting that the Board refused to meet and exchange proposals with the Association with an intention to reach agreement.
PERC Citation:
D.U.P. No. 92-5, 17 NJPER 392 (¶22187 1991)
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07.31 41.311 72.538
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