Redmond School District No. 2J v. Public Employe Relations Board

The Redmond School District appeals from an order of the Public Employe Relations Board (PERB) directing the School District to reopen labor negotiations with the Redmond Education Association prior to the termination date of an existing contract for the purpose of negotiating on issues not covered in the existing contract.

In January 1973 the Education Association and the District entered into a three-year agreement covering “all issues on which consultation is required by law” and which provided: “* * * The agreement will be open for annual consultation regarding cost of living changes * *…