Service Employees International Union Local 79 v. State Racing Commissioner

This case concerns the direction of an election pursuant to Michigan Public Employment Relations Act, MCLA § 423.201 et seq. (Stat Ann 1968 Rev § 17.455[1] et seq.), hereinafter referred to as PERA. PERA is a comprehensive law providing for collective bargaining and administrative procedures to deal with labor disputes involving public employees. The employees here concerned are assistant veterinarians who perform services for the Michigan Racing Commission at several racetracks in the Detroit area.

On June 16, 1969, the Employment Relations Commission received five petitions for election…