Dowaliby v. Hartford Federation of Teachers, Local 1018

This case raises the question whether Public Acts 1979, No. 79-422, which permits a service fee agreement to be included in collective bargaining agreements, is applicable to teachers whose contracts of employment antedated the act. The trial court held that it was not applicable. We disagree.

The plaintiffs, Gloria Dowaliby and Hartford Education Association, brought this action against Hartford Federation of Teachers and the board of education of the city of Hartford, originally seeking to enjoin the defendants from enforcing a provision1 in the collective bargaining agreement entered into…