Legal Opinion
Local 1277, Metropolitan Council No. 23, American Federation of State Employees v. City of Center Line
Michigan Supreme Court
Decided December 7, 1982No. 63505, (Calendar No. 1)PublishedCited by 43 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtWilliams, J.
Introduction
The issue presented to us in this case is whether an Act 312 arbitration panel had the authority to compel inclusion of a layoff clause in a collective-bargaining agreement between Center Line police officers and the City of Center Line. The layoff clause at issue provides: "The word 'layoff means a reduction in the working force due to a decrease of work or general lack of funds. If for lack of funds, police officers may be laid off only in conjunction with layoffs and cutbacks in other departments.”
The constitutionality of Act 312 was upheld in Detroit v Detroit Police Officers…
2Cases cited23 opinions
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3Cited by43 opinions
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