D.U.P. No. 2023-20
Synopsis:
The Director of Unfair Practices dismisses an unfair practice charge filed by the Warren Hills Education Association (Association) against the Warren Hills Board of Education (Board). The charge alleges the Board violated N.J.S.A. 34:13A-5.4a(5) and (1) by unilaterally changing the teaching schedule to reflect an increase in student contact time and an increase in the workday. In response, the Board contended the parties already negotiated the subject of student contact time and length of work day in Article VIII of the parties' collective negotiations agreement. According to the Board, the charge must be resolved by the parties negotiated grievance procedures because it raises a contractual dispute over the interpretation and application of Article VIII. The Director declined to exercise jurisdiction over the charge since the charge essentially alleged a breach of contract claim that must be resolved in accordance with the parties negotiated grievance procedure.
PERC Citation:
D.U.P. No. 2023-20, 49 NJPER 445 (¶107 2023)
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15.121 43.618 43.4471 71.81 71.227 71.811
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