Local 237, IBT, 13 OCB2d 17 (BCB 2020)
The Union alleged that NYCHA violated NYCCBL § 12-306(a) (4) and (5) by unilaterally rescinding its practice of granting two hours of excused time in December of each year. NYCHA argued that it did not violate the NYCCBL because it did not rescind the practice but instead asked that employees forego taking the excused time. The Board found that NYCHA unilaterally rescinded the practice in violation of NYCCBL § 12- 306(a) (1) and (4) but did not violate § 12-306(a)(5) because the agreement between the parties was not in status quo. Accordingly, the petition was granted in part and denied in part.