DECISION On October 7, 2019, the Appellant, Brian McGoldrick (Appellant), pursuant to G.L. c. 30, 49, filed an appeal with the Civil Service Commission (Commission), contesting the decision of the states Human Resources Division (HRD), in which HRD affirmed MassDOTs denial of his request to be reclassified from Engineering Aide II (EA-II) to General Construction 1 The Commission is informed that Attorney Kriegel has left the employ of MassDOT and

Stein DECISION The Appellant, April McKinnon, appealed to the Civil Service Commission (Commission) pursuant to G.L.c.30,49, from the denial of the Massachusetts Human Resources Division (HRD) of a request for reclassification of her position in the Department of Youth Services (DYS) within the Executive Office of Health & Human Services (EOHHS).

Feliciano) has challenged the decision of the states Human Resources Division (HRD) to affirm the decision of the City of Springfield (City)s Police Department to bypass him for original appointment to the position of police officer. Mr. Feliciano filed an appeal with the Civil Service Commission (Commission) on September 12, 2016.

Marino took and passed the promotional examination for Fire Captain administered by the Massachusetts Human Resources Division (HRD) in November 2018 and his name appeared tied for second on the Eligible List established by HRD on March 1, 2019. (HRD Letter dated 3/18/2021) 6. In January 2020, Lt. Marino was appointed as a temporary Captain of Ladder 2. As of February 15, 2020, he had served in that capacity for approximately 40 days.

By letter dated November 5, 2018, the Massachusetts Human Resources Division (HRD) informed North Attleborough that less than four applications were received from NAFD individuals eligible to take the HRD-administered written promotional examination for Fire Captain scheduled for November 17, 2018.2 Therefore, as required by G.L.c.31,59, the examination was postponed, to be rescheduled for a later date unless an alternative (i.e.

) ) Respondent ) RESPONDENTS RESPONSE INTRODUCTION A prohibited practice charge has been filed by AFSCME against Massachusetts Bay Community College (MBCC or Mass Bay or Employer or College) alleging a violation of M.G.L. c. 150E, section 10(a)(1) and section 10(a)(5) alleging a failure to give notice and opportunity to the union to bargain the impact prior to implementing a unilateral change in minimum entrance requirements of the Massachusetts Human

Respectfully Submitted, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Health and Human Services, Holyoke Soldiers Home By its Attorney: /s/ Emily Sabo__________________ Emily Sabo Labor Counsel Human Resources Division 100 Cambridge Street, Suite 600 Boston, MA 02114 2 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I hereby certify that on August 3, 2021, I hereby caused a true and complete copy of the foregoing Answer to be served by email on Counsel for the Union,

Respectfully Submitted, /s/ Emily Sabo__________________ Labor Counsel Human Resources Division 100 Cambridge Street, Suite 600 Boston, MA 02114 Date: May 25, 2021 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I certify that on May 25, 2021, I provided a copy of this response and all attachments to Union Counsel, Jason Powalisz, Esq. by email. /s/ Emily Sabo__________________ 6

Deny WHEREFORE, the Respondent respectfully requests the Complaint be denied and dismissed with prejudice. 2 Respectfully Submitted, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, By its Attorney: /s/ Emily Sabo__________________ Emily Sabo Labor Counsel Human Resources Division 100 Cambridge Street, Suite 600 Boston, MA 02114 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I hereby certify that on March 31, 2022, I hereby caused a true and complete copy of the foregoing Answer to be served

Respectfully Submitted, /s/ Emily Sabo__________________ Labor Counsel Human Resources Division 100 Cambridge Street, Suite 600 Boston, MA 02114 Date: February 24, 2022 3 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I certify that on February 24, 2022, I provided a copy of this response and all attachments to Union Counsel, John Killian, Esq. by email. /s/ Emily Sabo__________________ 4

The longstanding practice for promotion to the ranks of Sergeant, Lieutenant and Captain has been the administration of a civil service examination conducted under the Mass Human Resources Division (HRD). The raw test score comprises as 80% of the final score. Specific training and experience accounts for 20% of the score.

On April 15, 2021, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Human Resources Division (HRD) formally notified the City of the Chief of Police candidates Assessment Center examination scores. 13. On April 16, 2021, Russo notified Donovan that he would be a local community stakeholder in his capacity as Union president. 14.

February 28, 2023, the Appellant, Vincent Malkoski (Appellant), pursuant to G.L. c. 30, 49, timely appealed to the Civil Service Commission (Commission) contesting the June 21, 2022 decision of the Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs (EEA) to deny his request for reclassification from Aquatic Biologist III (AB-III) to Environmental Analyst V (EAV), and the subsequent January 31, 2023, affirmation of that denial by the Massachusetts Human