Dismissal (con't.) ) SUPL-12-1558 Background The Department of Developmental Services (DDS) is an executive agency of the Employer. The Union, an employee organization within the meaning of the Law, is the exclusive bargaining representative for certain employees in the state-wide bargaining Unit 2, including direct care workers holding the title Developmental Services Worker | (DSW 1).'

Department of Developmental Services, 29 MCSR 164 (2016); Volpicelli v. City of Woburn, 22 MCSR 448 (2009); Williamson v. Department of Transitional Assistance, 22 MCSR 436 (2009). In this case, the Appellant was found guilty of misconduct after a Trial Board hearing held on January 28, 2022. He resigned his position on January 31, 2022, after receiving written notice on that day of his 5-day suspension.

Background Baker worked for the Department of Developmental Services (DDS) as a Vocational Rehabilitation Instructor at the Fernald Center in Waltham, Massachusetts from 1968 until February 8, 2014, when he was laid off and the Fernald Center closed. Baker was Baker retired the following year, in September 2015. active in the Union and served as a steward and officer at various times through 2009.

Bakers employment with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Developmental Services. An in-person investigation of Mr. Bakers allegation was held on May 3, 2017. Thereafter Investigator Will Evans (Investigator), deferred the Parties to mediation. Mediation proved unsuccessful and so the Investigator issued his decision in the matter, dismissing the allegations. On December 1, 2017, Mr.

The Union represents about 620 Department of Developmental Services (DDS) employees statewide. DDS is an agency within the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services that manages a comprehensive system of specialized services and supports for individuals with intellectual disabilities, including: day, employment, residential, and family supports; respite; and transportation.

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Labor Relations 19 Staniford Street, 1" Floor Boston, MA 02114 Re: Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and AFSCME Department of Developmental Services Council 93; SUP-15-4898 Dear Ms. Goodberlet, Enclosed please find the Respondents written response to the Charging Partys allegations in the above-referenced matter.

The Union is the exclusive bargaining representative for certain employees employed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Developmental Services (Employer) at the Hogan Regional Center, including Ms. Mrabu. The Union and the Employer were parties to a collective bargaining agreement (Agreement) that was effective from July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2017.

See Lannigan v Department of Developmental Services, 30 MCSR 494 (2017) ANALYSIS Ms. Carter is well-regarded by her colleagues as a stellar public servant who works hard at her job.

See Lannigan v Department of Developmental Services, 30 MCSR 494 (2017) ANALYSIS Ms. Sutliff has a long and distinguished career with the DLS and is clearly a master of her field of expertise in lead and asbestos abatement regulatory work. She is uniformly regarded by her colleagues as a dedicated public servant who works hard at her job.

Resources One Ashburton Place, Room 203 Boston, MA 02108 Re: SUP-09-5550, Commonwealth of Massachusetts/Commissioner of Administration & Finance Dear Attorneys Medeiros and Smith: On December 15, 2009, AFSME Council 93, Local 646 (Union) filed a charge of prohibited practice with the Department of Labor Relations (Department),' alleging that the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, acting through the Wrentham Development Center (Wrentham) a division of the Department

This document is available in alternative formats DLR FORM-005 (page 2) Revised 08/13 EXHIBIT A Executive Office of Health & Human Services Department of Developmental Services METRO REGION 465 Waverly Oaks Rd., Suite 120., Waltham, MA Charles D. Baker 02452-6302 (781) 788-5211 Fax (781) 398-0355 Governor ElinM. Howe Commissioner Gail A.

Langley has been an employee of the Department of Developmental Services at the Templeton Developmental Center. In 2009, after successfully completing a training program entitled, Understanding and Managing Violent Behavior, Mr. Langley was authorized to order physical restraint. (Exs. 6, 15.) 4. On March 24, 2012, Mr. Langley took the Civil Service exam to be a correction officer. He scored 86.00.