The complaint charging unfair labor practices was filed in the above-entitled matter on November 3, 1987. The matter was deferred to arbitration on March 3, 1988, in accordance with policies enunciated by the Commission in Stevens County, Decision 2602 (PECB, 1987). A preliminary ruling letter was issued on April 25, 1989, characterizing the cause of action as an "interference or discrimination" allegation, but inquiring as to whether remedies ordered by the arbitrator may have completely resolved the matter. An exchange of correspondence followed between the parties and the Commission, but the complaint was not withdrawn. The undersigned Examiner was assigned on June 21, 1989.

On October 25, 1989, a letter was directed to the parties, reviewing the history of the case. It was noted, in particular, that the union had not responded to messages left by the Examiner. That letter gave the union until November 8, 1989 to file a written request for further proceedings in the matter or make a showing of good cause why the case should not be dismissed for lack of prosecution. Nothing further has been heard or received from the union concerning this case.

NOW, THEREFORE, it is

ORDERED

The complaint charging unfair labor practices in the above-entitled matter is dismissed for lack of prosecution.

Dated at Olympia, Washington on the 21st day of November, 1989.

PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS COMMISSION

[SIGNED]

MARK S. DOWNING, examiner

This order may be appealed by filing a petition for review with the Commission pursuant to WAC 391-45-350.