Who may file unfair labor practice charges with the Board?
A. A public employee, labor organization or a public employer may file unfair labor practice charges with the Board. However, an individual is not permitted to file a charge alleging a violation of either the Employer’s or the Union’s duty to bargain in good faith. Q. Who represents an individual employee who files a charge? A. The union represents an individual employee when it files a charge on behalf of the individual. When an individual files a charge without the union s assistance, the individual represents himself/herself or hires an attorney to represent him/her. In certain circumstances, the Board may appoint and pay for an attorney to represent an individual who satisfies certain income eligibility requirements. Q. What is the time limit for the filing of an unfair labor practice charge? A. Generally, a charge must be filed within six (6) months of the date the alleged violation occurred, or within six (6) months of the date the charging party should reasonably have become awa
