Amalgamated Transit Union v. City of Detroit

The City of Detroit appeals as of right from an order of the Michigan Employment Relations Commission. The city had entered into a contract agreement with the Amalgamated Transit Union. The union represents bus drivers that work for the city. Their contract had provided for a two-year wage freeze, from July 1, 1981, to June 30, 1983. On July 1, 1983, a six percent wage increase was to be given to employees. When that date arrived the city unilaterally announced that the increase would not be awarded. The union instituted an unfair labor practice charge and alleged that the city had violated…