Thigpen, 17 OCB2d 17 (BCB 2024)

Petitioner filed an improper practice petition alleging that the Union breached its duty of fair representation in violation of NYCCBL § 12- 306(b)(3) by failing to promptly respond to her communications and delaying the filing of grievances on her behalf. Respondents argued that Petitioner did not allege facts demonstrating that the Union acted in an arbitrary, discriminatory, or bad faith manner. The Board found that the Union did not breach its duty of fair representation. Accordingly, the petition was dismissed.

17-OCB2d-17-BCB-2024.pdf