United Steelworkers of America v. Commonwealth Employment Relations Board

The United Steelworkers of America (union) appeals from a decision of the Commonwealth Employment Relations Board (board) that the union violated its duty of fair representation under G. L. c. 150E, § 10(b)(1). On appeal, the union makes two principal arguments. First, it contends that the board’s decision was not supported by substantial evidence. Second, the union argues that liability was impermissibly imposed *657based on what it considers a novel per se rule requiring union representatives to advise union members of legal remedies and requirements other than those contained in the collective…