Scituate v. Rhode Island State Labor Bd, 05-0976 (r.I.super. 2006)

DECISION

This case is before the Court on appeal from a decision by the Rhode Island State Labor Relations Board (Board), which found that the Chief Mechanic position, within the Town of Scituate's (Town) Department of Public Works (DPW), was not supervisory and therefore included in a previously certified bargaining unit. Jurisdiction is pursuant to G.L. 1956 § 42-35-15.

FACTS AND TRAVEL

The Town of Scituate's Public Works Department consists of a relatively small staff of fifteen individuals, led by the Director, Richard Iverson. Under Mr. Iverson's direction are two Foremen, eight…