Public Employees' Local 71 v. State

OPINION

Before MATTHEWS, C.J., and RABINO WITZ, BURKE, COMPTON and MOORE, JJ. BURKE, Justice.

I. INTRODUCTION

Public Employees Local 71 (Local 71) and Confidential Employees Association (CEA) appeal the decision of the superior court, affirming the decision of the State, Labor Relations Agency (Agency), which dismissed the unfair labor practice charges filed against the state. The first issue on appeal is whether a collective bargaining agreement is subject to legislative approval of its monetary terms. The second issue is whether the state violated its duty to bargain in good faith.

II. FACTS

On…