March 15, 2001--An Unfair Practice Charge was filed today by the Department of Personnel Administration against the California State Employees Association (CSEA). The charge alleges that CSEA has engaged in unlawful conduct by making conflicting demands regarding approval and termination of union leave, and attempting to embroil the State in an internal union dispute over who within CSEA is authorized to approve union leave requests.
The charge will be investigated by the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB). The PERB has authority to issue a complaint if it finds prima facie evidence that CSEA has acted unlawfully. If a complaint is issued, the dispute will be referred to an Administrative Law Judge for a hearing.
