Diaz v. Public Employment Relations Board

Appeal from a judgment of the Supreme Court at Special Term (Connor, J.), entered July 25, 1984 in Albany County, which dismissed petitioner’s application, in a proceeding pursuant to CPLR article 78, to review a determination of respondent Public Employment Relations Board dismissing petitioner’s improper practice charge.

Petitioner was employed as a mental hygiene therapy aide at Pilgrim State Psychiatric Center in Suffolk County. He was discharged from his employment for alleged patient abuse. Petitioner immediately requested that his bargaining representative, respondent Civil Service…