The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Office of Health & Human Services Department ofDevelopmentalServices Central/West Regional Office 171 State Avenue Palmer, MA 01069 (413) 284-1500 FAX (413) 284-1520 Deval L. Patrick Governor Elin M. Howe Commissioner Timothy P. Murray Lieutenant Governor Teresa L. O Hare Regional Director JudyAnn Bigby, M.D.
Request for Review of SUP-10-5606 Pursuant to General Laws c. 150E, 11 and 456 CMR 13. 15 (3), the Department ofDevelopmental Services via the Commonwealth of Massachusetts , requests a review of the hearing officers decision dated June 4, 2014 in the above captioned matter. Very truly yours, Labor Counsel Human Resources Division One Ashburton Place, Rm. 211 Boston, MA 02108 ph: (617) 878-9785 fx: (617) 727-1477 Patrick.
SUP-10-5606 In The Matter Between AFSCME COUNCIL 93, AFL-CIO LOCAL 646, And Peter Horsman and COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OFDEVELOPMENTALSERVICES BRIEF OF BEHALF OF THE DEPARTMENT OFDEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES Respectfully submitted, Patrick G. Butler Labor Counsel Human Resources Division One Ashburton Place, Rm. 211 Boston, MA 02108 (617) 878-9785 Page 1 of18 I.
At all times relevant to the instant charge, Horsman worked as a MTD for Metro Residential Services (MRS) a division of the Commonwealth's Department ofDevelopmentalServices (DDS), at the DDS facility known as the Walter E. Fernald Development Center (Fernald). In November 2009, Horsman was elected to the Unions Executive Board.
At all times relevant to the instant Charge, Horsman worked as a MTD for Metro Residential Services (MRS) a division of the Commonwealth's Department ofDevelopmentalServices (DDS), which operates at the Walter E. Fernald Development Center (Fernald). In November 2009, Horsman was elected to the Unions Executive Board.
Hardiman: This office has received your petition appealing the response of the Department ofDevelopmentalServices (Department) to your February 25, 2014 request for public records. See G. L. c. 66, lO(b); see also 950 C.M.R. 32.08(6). Specifically, you requested records relating to 53 properties located within the Town ofNorwood.
Murray Supervisor of Records September 7,201 8 SPR1811276 Doreet Goldhaber Department ofDevelopmentalServices 500 Harrison Avenue Boston, MA 02 118 Dear Ms. Goldhaber: I have received the petition of Mark Barbadoro appealing the response of the Department ofDevelopmental Services (DepartmentIDDS) to a request for public records. G. L. c. 66, 5 IOA; see also 950 C.M.R. 32.08(1). Specifically, on July 10,2018, Mr.
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, through the Department ofDevelopmentalServices (hereinafter Department / Employer) is a public employer within the meaning of Section 1 of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 150E (the Law). The Department is the Employer for collective bargaining purposes. 2.
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COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF LABOR RELATIONS MASSACHUSETTS NURSING ASSOCIATION Charging Party and SUP-22-9396 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, SECRETARY OF ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE (DEPARTMENT OFDEVELOPMENTALSERVICES) Respondent RESPONDENTS RESPONSE TO CHARGING PARTYS REQUEST FOR REVIEW The Respondent, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Secretary of Administration and Finance, through the Department ofDevelopmental Services (DDS)
Among other places, Unit 7 members work as registered nurses (RNs) at the Department ofDevelopmentalServices Hogan Regional Center (Center) in Danvers. 2. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts (Commonwealth) is a public employer within the meaning of Section 1 of the Law. In that capacity it operates the Center, which treats and assists developmentally disabled adults. 3.
Among other places, Unit 7 members work as registered nurses (RNs) at the Department ofDevelopmentalServices Hogan Regional Center (Center) in Danvers. 2. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts (Commonwealth) is a public employer within the meaning of Section 1 of the Law. In that capacity it operates the Center, which treats and assists developmentally disabled adults. 3.
SUP-22-9396 and Massachusetts Department ofDevelopmentalServices, Respondent UNIONS REQUEST FOR REVIEW FROM INVESTIGATORS DISMISSAL The Massachusetts Nurses Association (MNA or Union) files this Request for Review under 456 CMR 15.05(9) from a Department of Labor Relations (DLR) Investigators dismissal dated October 6, 2022.
The Commonwealth did not object to the Dismissal (contd) SUP-22-9396 Background The Union is the exclusive bargaining representative for healthcare employees in Unit 7, including RNs at the Department ofDevelopmentalServices (DDS) Hogan Regional Center in Danvers (Center). Other direct care providers, Developmental Services Workers (DSWs), at the Center are represented by a different union.
The Basis for this charge is that since approximately 1979 the Union has been provided office space on the property of the Department ofDevelopmentalServices, specifically the Campus of the Fernald Center. In October of 2014 the Union was informed it would have to vacate the Union office that it currently maintains on the Fernald campus once the remaining residents at that location were relocated. This relocation occurred on November 13, 2014.
The Department ofDevelopmentalServices (the DDS / Employer) is a public employer within the meaning of Section 1 of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 150E (the Law). DDS is the Employer for collective bargaining purposes. . The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, Local 646, Council 93 (AFSCME) is an employee organization within the meaning of Section 1 of the Law. .
The Department ofDevelopmentalServices ("DDS ) is a subordinate department to ANF for the purposes of Ch. 150E, and employs some members of Unit 2. 3. Within DDS is the Wrentham Developmental Center ( WDS ), and the Charging Party represents the Unit 2 employees employed there. 4. On or around January 28, 2022, a bargaining unit member requested to distribute union contact information inside of Marion Moore Hall at the WDC. 5.
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF LABOR RELATIONS COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS/ _ DEPARTMENT OFDEVELOPMENTALSERVICES and AFSCME, COUNCIL 93 ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) ) SUP-16-5334 ANSWER NOW COMES Respondent, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department ofDevelopmental Services, and hereby answers the Complaint issued by the Department on November 4, 2016 as follows: 1. Admitted. 2. Admitted. 3. Admitted. 4, Denied. 5. Denied. 6. Denied. 7.
.: SUP-17-5828 ) Vv. ) ) COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OFDEVELOPMENTALSERVICES, ) ) ) ) Respondent. ) ) RESPONDENTS RESPONSE The instant case concerns a Charge of Prohibited Practice filed by Paul Baker (Charging Party) on February 23, 2017, and amended on March 1, 2017'. The Charging Party alleges violations of Chapter 1 50E of the Massachusetts General Laws, subsection 10(a) (1) and 10(a) (3).
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OFDEVELOPMENTALSERVICES, Respondent. DLR Case No.: SUP-17-5828 RESPONDENT'S RESPONSE The instant case concerns a Charge of Prohibited Practice filed by Paul Baker (Charging Party) on February 23, 2017, and amended on March 1, 201 i. The Charging Party alleged violations of Chapter 150E ofthe Massachusetts General Laws, subsection 10(a) (1) and 10(a) (3).
Background The investigation record reflects that Baker was employed by the Employer in the Department ofDevelopmentalServices as a Vocational Rehabilitation Instructor C at the Fernald Center in Waltham. While employed, Baker was a member of AFSCME Council 93 (Union) in statewide bargaining unit 2.
Background At all relevant times, Baker was employed by the Employer in the Department ofDevelopmentalServices at the Fernald Center in Waltham.' Baker was laid off from his position as a Vocational Rehabilitation Instructor C on November 20, 2014. While employed, he was a member of AFSCME Council 93 (Union) in statewide bargaining unit 2. 1 The Fernald Center permanently closed in November 2014.