Michigan Ass'n of Administrative Law Judges v. Personnel Director

Respondents appeal as of right from the circuit court’s order reversing the decision of respondent Michigan Civil Service Commission (mcsc) to deny petitioner’s request for a separate bargaining unit. We reverse the circuit court’s decision and reinstate the mcsc’s decision.

Petitioner is comprised of state employees serving as Administrative Law Judges, hearing exam iners, referees, and other hearing officers. Respondent Richard Ross, personnel director for the state, placed petitioner’s members (hereinafter aljs) in the Business and Administrative unit for bargaining purposes. This unit…