Local 586, Service Employees International Union v. Village of Union City

Per Curiam:.

Respondent appeals as of right from a decision of the Michigan Employment Relations Commission (MERC) finding that respondent had committed an unlawful labor practice.

On January 4, 1982, the union filed a charge with the MERC alleging that respondent had unilaterally reduced work hours and changed other terms of employment. A hearing was conducted before hearing officer Bert H. Wicking, who found that respondent’s actions were not inspired by anti-union animus and were, therefore, lawful.

After considering the charging party’s exceptions to Wicking’s recommended order, the MERC…