Central Michigan University Faculty Ass'n v. Central Michigan University

This case comes before this Court on leave granted to plaintiff-appellant, Central Michigan University Faculty Association, herein referred to as the association, to appeal a decision by the Michigan Employment Relations Commission, herein referred to as MERC.

In 1977, defendant-appellee, Central Michigan University, herein referred to as the university, is an established state institution of higher education with a student enrollment exceeding 15,000 and is governed by a Board of Trustees whose members are appointed by the Governor. Const 1963, art 8, § 6; MCLA 390.551; MSA 15.1120(1).

The…