Public Case No. AC 2000-048
(Cross References R 1976-045, R 1977-005, R 1981-032, TA 1997-031 and UC 1997-034)
International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 2 v.
Missouri Department of Transportation
IUOE filed a petition to amend its certification as bargaining representative of certain employees of the Missouri Department of Transportation to read the Missouri State Branch of Operating Engineers. In deciding whether to grant or deny the amendment of certification, the Board examined the facts of the case to determine (1) whether or not there was substantial continuity of the bargaining representative and (2) whether or not the election concerning the amendment of certification was conducted with adequate due process safeguards. The Board held that there was substantial continuity of the bargaining representative and that the election concerning the amendment of certification was conducted with adequate due process safeguards. The Board further held that no question of representation existed in the case. Therefore, the Board granted the petition to amend certification.
Date Issued: December 15, 2000