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STATE OF WASHINGTON BEFORE THE PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS COMMISSION |
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CITY OF YAKIMA, |
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Complainant, |
CASE 9228-U-91-2047 |
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vs. |
DECISION 3846 - PECB |
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INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIREFIGHTERS, LOCAL 469, |
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Respondent. |
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On June 26, 1991, the City of Yakima filed its answer to a complaint charging unfair labor practices pending before the Public Employment Relations Commission in Case 8878-U-91-1949.[1] That filing included what the employer characterized as a “counterclaim” against the union, alleging that the union had filed and processed Case 8878-U-91-1949 without any basis in law or fact, and without conforming to the requirements of the Commission’s rules.
On July 2, 1991, the Executive Director wrote a letter to the parties, advising them that the rules of the Commission make no provision for “counterclaims” in unfair labor practice cases.[2] The parties were notified that a separate case had been docketed, for record keeping purposes, under the case number indicated above. The employer was advised that it should file and serve a complaint charging unfair labor practices, as called for by the rules set forth by the Commission in Chapter 391-45 WAC.
Nothing further has been heard or received from the employer concerning Case 9228-U-91-2047.
NOW, THEREFORE, it is
ORDERED
The “counterclaim” filed by the City of Yakima and docketed in the above-entitled matter is hereby DISMISSED for improper filing.
DATE at Olympia, Washington, this 19th day of August, 1991.
PUBLIC EMPLOYMENT RELATIONS COMMISSION
[SIGNED]
MARVIN L. SCHURKE, Executive Director
This order may be appealed by
filing a petition for review
with the Commission pursuant
to WAC 391-45-350.