Barclay v. City of Spokane

On January 1, 1972, the plaintiffs were employed in the Spokane police department. The Spokane Police Guild was their exclusive bargaining agent and engaged in collective bargaining with, the city from July 1971 to December 4, 1972. On the latter date, an agreement was executed between the guild and the city including a wage increase. Each of the plaintiffs had retired, resigned or was discharged prior to the date when the new agreement was executed.

This controversy arises from the provision in the agreement that it “shall be effective as of the first day of January, 1972.” Plaintiffs brought…