Quinn v. Police Officers Labor Council

We granted leave in this case to determine whether the Police Officers Labor Council or the Police Officers Association of Michigan (poam) has the responsibility to pursue a grievance filed by plaintiff Quinn, who was discharged by the Port Huron Police Department. The Michigan Employment Relations Commission determined that the Labor Council was responsible for processing plaintiff’s grievance. However, the Court of Appeals reversed the merc’s decision and held that the poam, the newly certified union, had the duty to continue Quinn’s representation. We reverse the decision of the Court of…