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Communications Workers of America, ALF-CIO, CLC vs. City of Gainesville, Case No. CA-2009-002; Florida Police Benevolent Association, Inc. vs. City of Gainesville, Case No. CA-2009-003;International Association of Firefighters, Local 2157, Gainesville Professional Firefighters, Inc., v. City of Gainesville, case No.: CA-2009-004; Gator Lodge 67, Inc., Fraternal Order of Police v. City of Gainesville, Case No. CA-2009-005 (B)
recommendation
The City Commission authorize Special Counsel to represent the City in the cases styled Communications Workers of America, ALF-CIO, CLC vs. City of Gainesville, Case No. CA-2009-002; Florida Police Benevolent Association, Inc. vs. City of Gainesville, Case No. CA-2009-003; International Association of Firefighters, Local 2157, Gainesville Professional Firefighters, Inc., v. City of Gainesville, case No.: CA-2009-004; Gator Lodge 67, Inc., Fraternal Order of Police v. City of Gainesville, Case No. CA-2009-005.
explanation
On January 6, 2009, four of the City's bargaining units filed unfair labor practice charges against the City. The charges arise out of the City Commission's enactment of an ordinance relating to the City's retiree health insurance program and trust fund. The Plaintiffs allege that the City engaged in unfair labor practices by failing to bargain over the ordinance. The Plaintiffs request the City be prohibited from using the formula in the ordinance; bargain the issue; and pay attorney fees. On January 9, 2009, the Public Employees Relations Commission (PERC) issued a Notice that the charge was sufficient on its face to proceed to hearing. A hearing on the merits of the charges will be held before a PERC hearing officer.