Plymouth Fire Fighters Ass'n v. City of Plymouth

Respondent City of Plymouth appeals from a decision of the Michigan Employment Relations Commission which found that the city had committed an unfair labor practice when it unilaterally subcontracted to a private agency "first response” ambulance work formerly performed by members of petitioner Plymouth Fire Fighters Association.

Prior to merc’s October 2, 1985, decision and order, the city restored "first response” ambulance work to the Plymouth Fire Department because of problems with the private agency. Petitioner, therefore, sought to have this appeal dismissed as moot. This Court refused.…