Public Case No. AC 1991-019
(Cross References R 1990-034 and R 1991-017)Professional Fire Fighters Association of Clayton and International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 2665 v.
City of Clayton, Missouri
The union sought to amend its certification as bargaining representative of certain employees of the City of Clayton to reflect its affiliation with IAFF, Local 2665. The Board applied the legal standard as set forth in Kansas City Association of Educational Office Personnel v. Kansas City School District, Case No. 91-012 (SBM 1991). That standard requires the Board to inquire (1) whether there was substantial continuity between the pre-affiliation and the post-affiliation union, and (2) whether union members had an adequate opportunity to vote on affiliation. In this case the Board concluded that there was a substantial continuity in the way the union represented the employees. They also concluded that there were sufficient procedural safeguards to protect the election. The Board issued an order amending Professional Fire Fighters of Clayton’s certification to reflect its affiliation with International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 2665.