The parties have executed a settlement agreement resolving the underlying issues in this charge. Accordingly, the Association withdraws this charge, with prejudice. Thank you. Laurie Laurie R.

Yes No Note: The DLR may decline to issue a complaint unless reasonable settlement efforts have been made by the charging party. 456 CMR 15.04(1). INFORMATION ON CHARGING PARTY 17. Name Mass Community College Council/MTA/NEA 19. 18. Representative to contact 20. Telephone Number Laurie Houle 617 878 8289 Address (street and No., city/town, state, and ZIP code) 21. Fax Number 2 Heritage Dr. Suite 800 Quincy, MA 02171 22.

. & Athol Teachers Assn MUP-21-8736, 8737, 8900 & 8902 Dear Director Roberts: The parties in the above four cases have executed a settlement agreement resolving the underlying allegations in each. Accordingly, the Charging Party requests to withdraw MUP-21-8736, MUP-21-8737, MUP-21-8900, and MUP-21-8902 with prejudice. If you have any questions, please let me know. Thank you. Sincerely, Laurie R. Houle Staff Counsel cc: Kimberly Roche, Esq.

Yes No Note: The DLR may decline to issue a complaint unless reasonable settlement efforts have been made by the charging party. 456 CMR 15.04(1). INFORMATION ON CHARGING PARTY 17. Name 18. Representative to contact Athol Teachers Association 19. 20. Telephone Number Laurie Houle 617-878-8289 Address (street and No., city/town, state, and ZIP code) 21. Fax Number MTA 2 Heritage Dr., 8th Floor, Quincy, MA 02171 617-570-4982 22.

Yes No Note: The DLR may decline to issue a complaint unless reasonable settlement efforts have been made by the charging party. 456 CMR 15.04(1). INFORMATION ON CHARGING PARTY 17. Name 18. Representative to contact 20. Telephone Number Quesiyah Ali, Esq. 617-878-8288 Weymouth Educators' Association 19. Address (street and No., city/town, state, and ZIP code) 21. Fax Number c/o MTA, 2 Heritage Dr, 8th Fl, Quincy, MA 02171 22.

The purpose of deferral is to encourage the prompt and effective settlement of public sector [labor] disputes. City of Holyoke, 29 MLC 97, 98 (2002). Generally the Commission defers when [inter alia] the issue posed . . . is essentially a question of contract interpretation . . . and the resources of the Commission and the parties can be conserved through deferral. Whittier Regl Sch.

Due to the parties tentative settlement agreement, | will go ahead and postpone the February 14, 2013 pre-hearing conference.

In addition, the Parties are directed to confer as to whether they are willing to engage the services of a DLR Mediator for possible settlement. Utilization of a mediator will not delay the commencement of the Hearing.

H Yes No Note: The DLR may decline to issue a complaint unless reasonable settlement efforts have been made by the charging party. 456 CMR 15.04/17). INFORMATION ON CHARGING 17. Name Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1548 19. PARTY 18. Representative to contact 20. Telephone Number See attachment 2022622630 Address (street and No., city/town, state, and ZIP code) 21. Fax Number 10000 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring MD 20903 22.

Note: [v] Yes | No The DLR may deciine to issue a complaint unless reasonable settlement efforts have been made by the charging party. 456 CMR 15.04(1). INFORMATION ON CHARGING PARTY 17. Name Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1548 19. 18. Representative to contact 20. Telephone Number See attachment 2022622630 Address (street and No., city/town, state, and ZIP code) 21. Fax Number 10000 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring MD 20903 22.

Yes No Note: The DLR may decline to issue a complaint unless reasonable settlement efforts have been made by the charging party. 456 CMR 15.04(1). INFORMATION ON CHARGING PARTY 17. Name Newton Teachers Assn 19. 18. Representative to contact 20. Telephone Number Laurie Houle, Staff Counsel 617-878-8289 Address (street and No., city/town, state, and ZIP code) 21. Fax Number c/o MTA, 2 Heritage Drive, 9th Floor, Quincy, MA 02171 22.

Yes No Note: The DLR may decline to issue a complaint unless reasonable settlement efforts have been made by the charging party. 456 CMR 15.04(1). INFORMATION ON CHARGING PARTY 17. Name Newton Teachers Assn 19. 18. Representative to contact 20. Telephone Number Laurie Houle, Staff Counsel 617-878-8289 Address (street and No., city/town, state, and ZIP code) 21. Fax Number c/o MTA, 2 Heritage Drive, 9th Floor, Quincy, MA 02171 22.

Following the initial day of hearing, by agreement of the parties, the appeal was dismissed nisi, to permit the parties to conclude a settlement of the dispute. When the settlement could not be consummated, the Commission reopened the appeal2 and held a second day of full hearing in Boston on May 15, 2023. The full hearings were audio/video recorded via Webex.3 For the reasons set forth below, The Appellants appeal is denied.

Vv] | Yes No Note: The Division may decline to issue a compiaint unless reasonable settlement efforts have been made by the charging party 456 CMR 15.04(1). The Division may refer the charge to a Divison mediator for settlement discussions. INFORMATION ON CHARGING PARTY 17. Name Melrose Education Association 19. 20.

The Division may decline to issue a complaint unless reasonable settlement efforts have been made b yy the charging patty. CMR 15.04(7). The Division may refer the charae to a Division mediator for settlement discussions. 456 INFORMATION ON CHARGING PARTY M47. Name Wayland 19. Police Officers Union 18. Representative to contact 20. Alan J. McDonald Address (street and No., city/town, state, and ZIP code) 21.

In addition, the Parties are directed to confer as to whether they are willing to engage the services of a DLR Mediator for possible settlement. Utilization of a mediator will not delay the commencement of the Hearing. 4.

Atwater, Susan (DLR) From: Atwater, Susan (DLR) Sent: To: Ce: Subject: Friday, September 27, 2013 9:37 AM James Lamond; Buckley Matthew Alan McDonald RE: MUP 09-5658 and 10-6120 Congratulations to all parties on your settlement. | appreciate your efforts to finally and fully resolve all three cases MUP-09-5561/5658 and MUP-10-6120.

In addition, the Parties are directed to confer as to whether they are willing to engage the services of a DLR Mediator for possible settlement. Utilization of a mediator will not delay the commencement of the Hearing. 1.