PAFSO lawyer: union members perform same job as economists, lawyers, etc in other unions. Only diff. - PAFSO members rotate jobs
This is the first time PAFSO has gone to the PSLRB. Last contract negotiation round, there was threat of back-to-work leg
For those of you wondering about a decision today, don't get your hopes up. This is just hearing stage - no set end date # dipstrike
PAFSO expects the hearing will be over in one or two days. PSLRB likely issue written decision within a week after end of hearing
PAFSO lawyer: by proposing preconditions for arbitration that are unreasonable for the union, TB was acting in bad faith