LABOR, THE LAW AND SOCIAL JUSTICE…
A common misperception about the duty of fair representation is that Unions cannot favor one set of bargaining unit employees over another. The reality, in fact, is the opposite, as illustrated In Anderson v. Commonwealth Employment Relations Board 07-P-1286 (January 23,…
Contrary to popular belief, Massachusetts courts are not the most liberal in the country. The courts can be downright conservative…when it comes to the rights of public employees, especially police officers. This observation is underscored by comparing treatment of police…
The Massachusetts Appeals Court ruled on January 9, 2009 that the City of Lynn must pay nearly $300,000 in damages to the Lynn Police Association, Massachusetts Coalition of Police Local 302, for violating a memorandum of agreement. In so ruling,…
