The Commonwealth of Massachusetts through the Department of Developmental Services ("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. 2.

Background The Union is the exclusive bargaining representative for a unit (Unit) of several 1 The Charge lists the Respondent as the Executive Office of Health and Human Services Department of Developmental Services (EOHHS-DDS). However, the statutory employer is the Secretary for Administration and Finance. 2 I conducted the investigation remotely by WebEx video conference. Dismissal (cont.)

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The Union, a member of the Alliance, is an employee organization within the meaning of Section 1 of the Law and represents certain Unit 2 employees at the Department of Developmental Services (DDS Unit 2 members).

On June 18, 2019 COE conducted an investigation pertaining to employees within the Department of Developmental Services, Wrentham Developmental Center. Present for the Union was Local 646 E-Board member Joseph Hall Jr. The Investigator, Kendrick Raine recorded the interview without asking for anyones consent. Further he did not inform the employees of their Carney or Garrity rights.

On June 18, 2019 COE conducted an investigation pertaining to employees within the Department of Developmental Services, Wrentham Developmental Center. Present for the Union was Local 646 EBoard member Joseph Hall Jr. The Investigator, Kendrick Raine recorded the interview without asking for anyones consent. Further he did not inform the employees of their Carney or Garrity rights.

The intensive downsizing resulted in the movement of residents to other state facilities and as the client census decreased there was an accompanying reduction in force. 1 The Department of Developmental Services was formerly known as the Department of Mental Retardation.

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On December 3, 2021, Attorney Vickery requested the following records during the period of January 1, 2018 to December 1, 2021: [1] Requests by the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) employees for religious exemption from any and all vaccine mandatesand for reasonable accommodations in connection therewith[;] [2] The number of such requests for reasonable accommodations granted[;] [3] The number of such requests for reasonable accommodations

On May 18, 2022, Attorney Kaplan requested information about the Commonwealths PASRR program and individuals receiving specialized services from the Department of Mental Health or the Department of Developmental Services. On July 1, 2022, the Office responded. Unsatisfied with the Offices response, Attorney Kaplan petitioned this office and this appeal, SPR22/2149, was opened as a result.