Opinion ID: 2273678
Heading Depth: 3
Heading Rank: 2

Heading: Applied to Facts

Text: Whether or not Clouse is overruled, the rights of the appellants are the same and, therefore, the relief they would be entitled to is the same. Under either approach, the appellants are entitled to relief on their claim that the board wrongfully refused to meet and confer with them prior to adopting any grievance procedures, which is a working condition. In addition, the transportation employees are entitled to relief on their claim that the Board wrongfully refused to meet and confer with them prior to adopting policies governing payroll deductions and dismissal and discipline procedure. The board would be required to accept proposals and meet and confer with the employee representatives, when requested, prior to adopting policies relating to salaries, grievance procedures and other working conditions in the future, although it is not required to agree to anything. Finally, the CTP adopted by the board is invalid and the appellants would be entitled to meet with the board through their exclusive representative, rather than through a collaborative team. However, the board would not be required to meet and confer with the appellants prior to adopting its policy on the further details of the discussion procedure. Sec. 171.011.