County of Niagara v. Newman

OPINION OF THE COURT

Thomas F. McGowan, J.

The County of Niagara (County) brings this proceeding pursuant to CPLR article 78 to annul the determination of the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) and to stay the enforcement of PERB’s order. PERB counterclaims to confirm and enforce its order.

In September of 1981, Niagara County White Collar Employees Unit, Local 832, Civil Service Employees Association, Inc. (CSEA) and the County entered into negotiations for a contract to cover the calendar year 1982. An impasse was declared, a mediator appointed and fact finding was entered into. The fact…