International Assoc. of Fire-Fighters v. Town of Hartford

This is an appeal by the Town of Hartford (Town) from an order of the Vermont Labor Relations Board (Board). The question presented for our review is whether the Deputy Fire Chief of the Town is a supervisor within the meaning of 21 V.S.A. § 1502(13).

The Vermont Municipal Labor Relations Act, 21 V.S.A. §§ 1721-1735, specifically excludes from collective bargaining units employees considered to be supervisors under 21 V.S.A. § 1502(13). 21 V.S.A. § 1722(12)(B).

The Town contends that the Deputy Fire Chief, Richard Taylor, is a supervisor. The term “Supervisor” is defined in section 1502(13) as:

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