Florida Statute 447.501 - Full Text and Legal Analysis

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Title XXXI
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Chapter 447
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F.S. 447.501

447.501 Unfair labor practices.—

(1) Public employers or their agents or representatives are prohibited from:

(a) Interfering with, restraining, or coercing public employees in the exercise of any rights guaranteed them under this part.

(b) Encouraging or discouraging membership in any employee organization by discrimination in regard to hiring, tenure, or other conditions of employment.

(c) Refusing to bargain collectively, failing to bargain collectively in good faith, or refusing to sign a final agreement agreed upon with the certified bargaining agent for the public employees in the bargaining unit.

(d) Discharging or discriminating against a public employee because he or she has filed charges or given testimony under this part.

(e) Dominating, interfering with, or assisting in the formation, existence, or administration of, any employee organization or contributing financial support to such an organization.

(f) Refusing to discuss grievances in good faith pursuant to the terms of the collective bargaining agreement with either the certified bargaining agent for the public employee or the employee involved.

(2) A public employee organization or anyone acting in its behalf or its officers, representatives, agents, or members are prohibited from:

(a) Interfering with, restraining, or coercing public employees in the exercise of any rights guaranteed them under this part or interfering with, restraining, or coercing managerial employees by reason of their performance of job duties or other activities undertaken in the interests of the public employer.

(b) Causing or attempting to cause a public employer to discriminate against an employee because of the employee’s membership or nonmembership in an employee organization or attempting to cause the public employer to violate any of the provisions of this part.

(d) Discriminating against an employee because he or she has signed or filed an affidavit, petition, or complaint or given any information or testimony in any proceedings provided for in this part.

(e) Participating in a strike against the public employer by instigating or supporting, in any positive manner, a strike. Any violation of this paragraph shall subject the violator to the penalties provided in this part.

(f) Instigating or advocating support, in any positive manner, for an employee organization’s activities from high school or grade school students or students in institutions of higher learning.

(3) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (1) and (2), the parties’ rights of free speech shall not be infringed, and the expression of any arguments or opinions shall not constitute, or be evidence of, an unfair employment practice or of any other violation of this part, if such expression contains no promise of benefits or threat of reprisal or force.

History.—s. 3, ch. 74-100; s. 1, ch. 77-174; s. 160, ch. 97-103.

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Total Results: 124

Pasco Cty. Sch. Bd. v. Florida Public Emp. Rel. Comm.

353 So. 2d 108, 96 L.R.R.M. (BNA) 3347

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 16, 1977 | Docket: 485186

Cited 70 times | Published

certain unfair labor practices in violation of Section 447.501(1)(a), (b) and (c) of the Public Employees

Constance Healy, as Personal Representative of the Estate of John Healy, Deceased, Cross-Appellee v. Town of Pembroke Park, a Florida Municipality, Gerald J. Yourman, Benjamin Linet, Helen Lofland, James Crocco and Daniel D. Weekley, Cross-Appellants. Stanley L. Frost, Cross-Appellee v. Town of Pembroke Park, a Florida Municipality, Gerald J. Yourman, Benjamin Linet, Helen Lofland, James Crosso, and Daniel D. Weekley, Cross-Appellants. Joseph M. Brown, Cross-Appellee v. Town of Pembroke Park, a Florida Municipality, Gerald J. Yourman, Benjamin Linet, Helen Lofland, James Crocco and Daniel D. Weekley, Cross-Appellants. Jesse Politi, Cross-Appellee v. Town of Pembroke Park, a Florida Municipality, Gerald J. Yourman, Benjamin Linet, Helen Lofland, James Crocco and Daniel D. Weekley, Cross-Appellants

831 F.2d 989, 126 L.R.R.M. (BNA) 2980, 1987 U.S. App. LEXIS 14773

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Nov 5, 1987 | Docket: 812496

Cited 23 times | Published

unfair labor practice within the meaning of Section 447.501(1)(a) and (b) Florida Statutes 1979." PERC

Public Emp. Rel. Com'n v. District Schppl Bd.

374 So. 2d 1005

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 6, 1979 | Docket: 430734

Cited 21 times | Published

terms of the collective bargaining agreement." Section 447.501(f), Florida Statutes (1977). We note in passing

Public Emp. Rel. Com'n v. District Schppl Bd.

374 So. 2d 1005

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 6, 1979 | Docket: 430734

Cited 21 times | Published

terms of the collective bargaining agreement." Section 447.501(f), Florida Statutes (1977). We note in passing

School Bd. of Orange County v. Palowitch

367 So. 2d 730, 109 L.R.R.M. (BNA) 2137

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 21, 1979 | Docket: 1330275

Cited 17 times | Published

Commission (P.E.R.C.) that the appellant violated Section 447.501(1)(c) Florida Statutes (1977) and thus committed

Seitz v. Duval County School Bd.

366 So. 2d 119, 100 L.R.R.M. (BNA) 2623

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 4, 1979 | Docket: 1655666

Cited 15 times | Published

and engaging in unfair labor practices under F.S. 447.501(1)(a). We observe though that in 1976, F.S.

Maxwell v. School Bd. of Broward County

330 So. 2d 177, 92 L.R.R.M. (BNA) 2553, 1976 Fla. App. LEXIS 14956

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 26, 1976 | Docket: 1798102

Cited 15 times | Published

constituted an unfair labor practice as defined by section 447.501, F.S. or the type of labor matter or dispute

City of Tallahassee v. Pub. Emp. Rel. Com.

410 So. 2d 487, 2 Employee Benefits Cas. (BNA) 2262

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Dec 3, 1981 | Docket: 477761

Cited 14 times | Published

ordinances covering pensions without violating Section 447.501, Florida Statutes, or the law as developed

City of Umatilla v. Public Employees Relations Comm'n

422 So. 2d 905

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 29, 1982 | Docket: 1740056

Cited 11 times | Published

and found that indeed, the City had violated section 447.501(a) and (b). The primary issue for review is

City of Clearwater (Fire Dept.) v. Lewis

404 So. 2d 1156

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 21, 1981 | Docket: 1782104

Cited 10 times | Published

employees. The city was charged with violating section 447.501(1)(a) and (b), Florida Statutes (1977), by

Communications Workers v. School Bd.

888 So. 2d 96, 2004 WL 2727447

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 24, 2004 | Docket: 1697167

Cited 9 times | Published

So.2d 1299, 1299 (Fla. 3d DCA 1997). *100 Section 447.501(1)(c), Florida Statutes, defines, in relevant

Jess Parrish Mem. Hosp. v. FLA. PUB. EMP. RELATIONS COMM'N

364 So. 2d 777

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 6, 1978 | Docket: 217220

Cited 9 times | Published

all hospital employees was not violative of Section 447.501(1)(a), Florida Statutes (1975), making it an

COLUMBIA CTY. BD., ETC. v. Public Emp. Rel. Comm.

353 So. 2d 127

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 16, 1977 | Docket: 424083

Cited 9 times | Published

an unfair labor practice, in violation of Section 447.501(1)(a) *129 and (b), Florida Statutes (1975)

Barton v. City of Eustis, Fla.

415 F. Supp. 1355, 1976 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 14146

District Court, M.D. Florida | Filed: Jul 13, 1976 | Docket: 2099682

Cited 9 times | Published

closely the unfair labor practices enumerated in Section 447.501(1)(a), (b) and (2)(a), (b), for which the administrative

City of Orlando v. FLA. PUB. EMP. RELS. COM'N

435 So. 2d 275

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 23, 1983 | Docket: 1697326

Cited 8 times | Published

constituted an unfair labor practice under section 447.501(1)(a), (c), Florida Statutes (1981).[1] The

Palm Beach Jr. College v. UNITED FACULTY ETC.

425 So. 2d 133, 9 Educ. L. Rep. 767

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 30, 1982 | Docket: 1181964

Cited 8 times | Published

faith with United Faculty in violation of Section 447.501(1)(c), Florida Statutes. The public employer's

City of Tallahassee v. PUB. EMP. RELATIONS

393 So. 2d 1147

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 6, 1981 | Docket: 2513626

Cited 8 times | Published

ordinances covering pensions without violating Section 447.501, Florida Statutes, or the law as developed

School Bd. of Indian River Cty. v. Indian River County Edn. Ass'n

373 So. 2d 412, 102 L.R.R.M. (BNA) 2941

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 25, 1979 | Docket: 1773090

Cited 8 times | Published

unfair labor practice within the meaning of Section 447.501(1)(a) and (c), Florida Statutes (1977) by refusing

Healy v. Town of Pembroke Park

643 F. Supp. 1208, 1986 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 24865

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: May 29, 1986 | Docket: 435481

Cited 7 times | Published

Commission (PERC) charging violations of Florida Statute 447.501(1)(a)(b) and (c). The life of the PERC

Board of Regents v. PUBLIC EMP. REL. COM'N

368 So. 2d 641, 101 L.R.R.M. (BNA) 2203

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 20, 1979 | Docket: 1389260

Cited 7 times | Published

PERC's jurisdiction due to the provisions of § 447.501(2)(f), Fla. Stat. (1977). PERC denied the motion

Fraternal Order of Police v. City of Miami

609 So. 2d 31, 17 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 704, 1992 Fla. LEXIS 1998, 144 L.R.R.M. (BNA) 2341, 1992 WL 348309

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Nov 19, 1992 | Docket: 1473976

Cited 6 times | Published

not commit any unfair labor practices under section 447.501(1)(a), (c), Florida Statutes (1983). It is

INTERN. BROTHERHOOD OF PAINTERS v. Anderson

401 So. 2d 824

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 10, 1981 | Docket: 1686604

Cited 6 times | Published

contended that the Union's conduct violated section 447.501(2)(a), Florida Statutes (1979), by excluding

City of Bartow v. PUB. EMP. REL COM'N

382 So. 2d 311

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 14, 1979 | Docket: 1255885

Cited 6 times | Published

of benefits or threat of reprisal or force." § 447.501(3), Fla. Stat. (1977). As we indicated above,

United Faculty of Florida v. PERC

898 So. 2d 96

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 14, 2005 | Docket: 1732194

Cited 5 times | Published

(Case Nos. CA-2003-008 and CA-2003-011) under section 447.501(1)(a) and (e), Florida Statutes (2003). Thereafter

Board of County Comm'rs v. INTERN. UNION OF OPERATING ENGINEERS, LOCAL 653

620 So. 2d 1062, 1993 WL 215583

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 22, 1993 | Docket: 1387654

Cited 5 times | Published

(PERC) which found that the County violated section 447.501(1)(a) and (c), Florida Statutes (1991) by changing

United Faculty v. Bd. of Regents, Etc.

417 So. 2d 1055, 5 Educ. L. Rep. 1330

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 27, 1982 | Docket: 1383994

Cited 5 times | Published

prohibition against solicitation of students in Section 447.501(2)(f), Florida Statutes (1975) did not prevent

City of Orlando v. INTERN. ASS'N OF FF, ETC.

384 So. 2d 941, 109 L.R.R.M. (BNA) 2708

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 18, 1980 | Docket: 525802

Cited 5 times | Published

The *943 City of Orlando, in violation of Section 447.501(1)(a), Florida Statutes (1975); that it so

School District of Indian River County v. Florida Public Employees Relations Commission

64 So. 3d 723, 2011 Fla. App. LEXIS 8933, 2011 WL 2328306

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 15, 2011 | Docket: 2363975

Cited 4 times | Published

constituted an unfair labor practice as defined in section 447.501(1)(a) and (c), Florida Statutes (2008). In

Cagle v. St. Johns County School District

939 So. 2d 1085, 2006 Fla. App. LEXIS 14626, 2006 WL 2516358

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 1, 2006 | Docket: 459435

Cited 4 times | Published

had retaliated against her, in violation of section 447.501(1)(d), Florida Statutes (2004), by discharging

Miami-Dade County v. GOV'T SUP'RS ASS'N.

907 So. 2d 591, 2005 WL 1678002

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 20, 2005 | Docket: 2526225

Cited 4 times | Published

the hearing officer inexplicably relied on section 447.501(1)(c) of the Florida Statutes, to find that

Cty. Comr's v. Cent. Fla. Pro. Fire Fighters

467 So. 2d 1023

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 31, 1985 | Docket: 1680476

Cited 4 times | Published

against appellant alleging a violation of section 447.501(1)(a) and (c). (1) Public employers or their

DADE CTY. POL. BEN. ASS'N v. City of Homestead

444 So. 2d 465

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 3, 1984 | Docket: 1510763

Cited 4 times | Published

the compensatory damage award. NOTES [1] Section 447.501(2)(e), Florida Statutes (1979), provides:

Hotel, Motel, Restaurant Emp. Loc. 737 v. Escambia Cty. Sch. Bd.

426 So. 2d 1017, 9 Educ. L. Rep. 789

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 18, 1983 | Docket: 1283489

Cited 4 times | Published

Board[2] alleging that each entity had violated Section 447.501(1)(a) and (c), Florida Statutes (1979), by

School Bd. of Escambia Cty v. Pub. Emp. Rel. Com'n

350 So. 2d 819

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 14, 1977 | Docket: 1707272

Cited 4 times | Published

in unfair labor practices in violation of Section 447.501(1)(a) and (c), Florida Statutes (Supp. 1974)

Browning v. Brody

796 So. 2d 1191, 2001 WL 1048510

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 14, 2001 | Docket: 1249771

Cited 3 times | Published

being "unfair labor practices" are defined in section 447.501 of the Florida Statutes (1999), with subsection

City of Miami v. FOP Miami Lodge 20

571 So. 2d 1309, 1989 WL 6162

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 22, 1991 | Docket: 1173266

Cited 3 times | Published

committed the unfair labor practices proscribed by Section 447.501(1)(a) and (c), Florida Statutes (1983),[4]

Lee Cty. Sch. Bd. v. Sch. Bd. Emp. L. 780

512 So. 2d 238

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 13, 1987 | Docket: 1517296

Cited 3 times | Published

an unfair labor practice, in violation of section 447.501(1)(a), Florida Statutes (1985). The school

City of Miami v. FOP, MIAMI LODGE 20

511 So. 2d 549

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jul 16, 1987 | Docket: 1700740

Cited 3 times | Published

on an unfair labor practice as set forth in section 447.501, Florida Statutes (1985), PERC has no authority

City of New Port Richey v. HILLSBOROUGH CTY. PBA, INC.

505 So. 2d 1096, 12 Fla. L. Weekly 707

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 4, 1987 | Docket: 1745884

Cited 3 times | Published

City's action was an unfair labor practice (section 447.501, Florida Statutes (1983)), and ordered the

ORANGE CTY. POL. BENEV. v. City of Casselberry

457 So. 2d 1125

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 16, 1984 | Docket: 2547896

Cited 3 times | Published

City committed an unfair labor practice under Section 447.501(1)(a) and (c), Florida Statutes (1981)[2] by

Galbreath v. School Bd. of Broward County

446 So. 2d 1045, 1984 Fla. LEXIS 2565, 115 L.R.R.M. (BNA) 2645

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jan 26, 1984 | Docket: 1780087

Cited 3 times | Published

individual's request it might well violate Section 447.501(1)(a), (c), Florida Statutes (1979). Such action

SCHOOL BD. OF DADE CTY. v. Dade Teachers Ass'n

421 So. 2d 645

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 26, 1982 | Docket: 1373152

Cited 3 times | Published

charges against the School Board and UTD under section 447.501(1)(a) and (2)(a), Florida Statutes (1979).

Duval Cty. Sch. Bd. v. FLORIDA PUBLIC EMP. RELATIONS COMM.

353 So. 2d 1244, 97 L.R.R.M. (BNA) 3121

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 11, 1978 | Docket: 424176

Cited 3 times | Published

committed an unfair labor practice in violation of Section 447.501(1)(a) and (c), Florida Statutes (1975). The

Seitz v. DUVAL CTY. SCH. BD.

346 So. 2d 644, 1977 Fla. App. LEXIS 16062

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 7, 1977 | Docket: 1410177

Cited 3 times | Published

Florida Public Employees Relations Act (PERA), Section 447.501(1)(a), Florida Statutes (1975), prohibits public

Amato and Bouchard v. City of Miami Beach

208 So. 3d 235, 2016 Fla. App. LEXIS 18048

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 7, 2016 | Docket: 4549400

Cited 2 times | Published

constitute unfair labor practices as defined by section 447.501 ‘or the type of labor matter or dispute within

Amato and Bouchard v. City of Miami Beach

208 So. 3d 235, 2016 Fla. App. LEXIS 18048

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 7, 2016 | Docket: 4549400

Cited 2 times | Published

constitute unfair labor practices as defined by section 447.501 ‘or the type of labor matter or dispute within

SHERIFF OF BROWARD COUNTY v. Stanley

50 So. 3d 640, 2010 Fla. App. LEXIS 17657, 2010 WL 4628904

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 17, 2010 | Docket: 2399525

Cited 2 times | Published

whether PERC's finding that the Sheriff violated section 447.501(1)(a) was error because Stanley was a job applicant

Coral Gables v. STATHERS MEMORIAL LODGE 7

976 So. 2d 57, 2008 WL 313442

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 6, 2008 | Docket: 1680703

Cited 2 times | Published

through its bargaining agent in violation of section 447.501(1)(a), Florida Statutes (2006), which prohibits

Florida Public Employees Council v. State

921 So. 2d 676, 2006 WL 162722

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 24, 2006 | Docket: 1658238

Cited 2 times | Published

ULP has stated a prima facie violation of section 447.501. REVERSED and REMANDED for proceedings consistent

City of Winter Springs v. WINTER SPRINGS

885 So. 2d 494, 176 L.R.R.M. (BNA) 2629, 2004 Fla. App. LEXIS 16609, 2004 WL 2481352

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 5, 2004 | Docket: 1685211

Cited 2 times | Published

practice charge, alleging Appellant violated section 447.501(1)(a) and (c), Florida Statutes by imposing

City of Jacksonville v. Jacksonville Supervisor's Ass'n

791 So. 2d 508, 2001 Fla. App. LEXIS 9725, 2001 WL 798465

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 17, 2001 | Docket: 177795

Cited 2 times | Published

officer concluded that the City did not violate section 447.501(1)(a) and (c) "by unilaterally transferring

Healy v. Town of Pembroke Park

831 F.2d 989

Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit | Filed: Nov 5, 1987 | Docket: 66230245

Cited 2 times | Published

(PERC). They charged violations of Florida Statute § 447.-501(l)(a), (b) and (c), alleging that the Town refused

Hillsborough Cty. Av. Auth. v. Cty. Gea

482 So. 2d 505

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 22, 1986 | Docket: 1769508

Cited 2 times | Published

Authority had a duty to bargain in good faith. Section 447.501(1)(c). The Authority did not violate that duty

NAT. U. OF HOSP v. Southeast Volusia Hosp. Dist.

436 So. 2d 294

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 3, 1983 | Docket: 1339567

Cited 2 times | Published

charge alleging that the hospital had violated Section 447.501(1)(a) and (b), Florida Statutes (1981), by

City of Ocala v. MARION CTY. POLICE

392 So. 2d 26

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 16, 1980 | Docket: 1267902

Cited 2 times | Published

of unfair labor practices in violation of Section 447.501(1)(a) and (c), Florida Statutes (1977). We

N. Brevard v. Fla. Pub. Emp. Rel. Com'n

392 So. 2d 556

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 23, 1980 | Docket: 1268666

Cited 2 times | Published

The election was set aside. Florida Statute § 447.501(2) proscribes conduct on the part of an employee

Brevard Community College v. FLORIDA PUB. EMP. REL. COM'N

376 So. 2d 16

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 19, 1979 | Docket: 1734427

Cited 2 times | Published

PERC erred in finding it guilty of violating Section 447.501(1)(a), Florida Statutes (1975), for denying

Koren v. School Board of Miami-Dade County

97 So. 3d 215, 33 I.E.R. Cas. (BNA) 1783, 37 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 411, 2012 Fla. LEXIS 1131, 2012 WL 2036002

Supreme Court of Florida | Filed: Jun 7, 2012 | Docket: 60311732

Cited 1 times | Published

sufficient to establish a prima facie violation of section 447.501 we conclude that the Third District incorrectly

Utility Workers Union v. City of Lakeland

35 So. 3d 1023, 2010 Fla. App. LEXIS 7643, 2010 WL 2178746

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 2, 2010 | Docket: 1645997

Cited 1 times | Published

Employees Relations Ordinance, which is based on section 447.501, Florida Statutes (2007). The Union asserted

Utility Workers Union v. City of Lakeland

35 So. 3d 1023, 2010 Fla. App. LEXIS 7643, 2010 WL 2178746

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 2, 2010 | Docket: 1645997

Cited 1 times | Published

Employees Relations Ordinance, which is based on section 447.501, Florida Statutes (2007). The Union asserted

School District of Martin County v. Public Employees Relations Commission

15 So. 3d 42, 2009 Fla. App. LEXIS 5428, 2009 WL 1393705

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 20, 2009 | Docket: 1660793

Cited 1 times | Published

employment was not a reasonable construction of section 447.501(a) and (c), Florida Statutes (2007). Because

Utility Workers Union of America v. City of Lakeland

8 So. 3d 436, 2009 Fla. App. LEXIS 2748, 2009 WL 875533

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 3, 2009 | Docket: 1161323

Cited 1 times | Published

practice, disrupting the status quo, violated section 447.501(1)(a) and (c), Florida Statutes (2007). These

Florida Educ. Ass'n v. Wojcicki

930 So. 2d 812, 2006 WL 1479789

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 31, 2006 | Docket: 1749516

Cited 1 times | Published

being "unfair labor practices" are defined in section 447.501 of the Florida Statutes (1999), with subsection

PALM BEACH COUNTY POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOC., INC. v. Riviera Beach

774 So. 2d 942, 2001 Fla. App. LEXIS 88, 2001 WL 20791

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 10, 2001 | Docket: 1330726

Cited 1 times | Published

appellants argued that the City violated Section 447.501(1)(a) and (b), Florida Statutes, by discharging

SARASOTA CTY. SCH. D. v. Sarasota Classified/Teachers Ass'n

614 So. 2d 1143, 1993 WL 33802

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 12, 1993 | Docket: 2569753

Cited 1 times | Published

unfair labor practice within the meaning of section 447.501(1)(a) and (c), Florida Statutes (1989), by

Broward Cty. Cl. Teach. Ass'n, Inc. v. Public Er Com'n

331 So. 2d 342

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 3, 1976 | Docket: 1685608

Cited 1 times | Published

been lodged with it which alleges a violation of § 447.501(2)(a), Florida Statutes? (2) If the answer to

Orange County Fire Fighters Association, I.A.F.F. Local 2057 v. Orange County Board of County Commissioners

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Feb 14, 2024 | Docket: 68250714

Published

of bargaining and that the County violated section 447.501, Florida Statutes, by implementing the policy

CITY OF HOLLYWOOD v. EDWARD C. PERRIN

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 25, 2020 | Docket: 17009725

Published

constitute unfair labor practices as defined by section 447.501 ‘or the type of labor matter or dispute within

Alfonso v. State

248 So. 3d 1246

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 6, 2018 | Docket: 7061982

Published

the PERC against the City for violation of section 447.501(1)(a) and (c) and alleged the City unilaterally

City of Miami v. City of Miami Firefighters' and Police Officers' Retirement Trust & Plan

249 So. 3d 709

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 6, 2018 | Docket: 7061979

Published

appropriate remedy. On July 20, 2017, the 2 Section 447.501, Florida Statutes (2017), entitled “Unfair

Dade County Police Benevolent Ass'n v. Miami-Dade County

208 So. 3d 197, 2016 Fla. App. LEXIS 15914

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 26, 2016 | Docket: 60258200

Published

constitute unfair labor practices as defined by section 447.501 ‘or the type of labor matter or dispute within

Del Pino Allen v. United Faculty of Miami Dade College, Etc.

197 So. 3d 604, 2016 Fla. App. LEXIS 9571, 2016 WL 3421245

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 22, 2016 | Docket: 3081239

Published

against the Union, alleging a violation of section 447.501(2)(a), (b), and (d), Florida Statutes (2015)

Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1593 v. Hillsborough Area Regional Transit

139 So. 3d 345, 2014 WL 1344508, 2014 Fla. App. LEXIS 5034

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 4, 2014 | Docket: 60241066

Published

the failed ratification vote, thus violating section 447.501(1)(a) and (c); conducting a legislative body

Florida State Fire Service Ass'n, IAFF, Local S-20 v. State

128 So. 3d 160, 2013 WL 5988613, 2013 Fla. App. LEXIS 17970

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 12, 2013 | Docket: 60236999

Published

hearing officer concluded, “The state violated section 447.501(l)(a) and (c), Florida Statutes, by obtaining

Sheriff of Palm Beach County v. Palm Beach County Police Benevolent Ass'n

97 So. 3d 933, 2012 WL 3870604, 2012 Fla. App. LEXIS 14871

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 6, 2012 | Docket: 60312012

Published

determined that the Sheriffs Office violated section 447.501(1), Florida Statutes by refusing to process

United Teachers of Dade v. School District of Miami-Dade County

68 So. 3d 1003, 2011 Fla. App. LEXIS 14138, 2011 WL 3903103

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 7, 2011 | Docket: 2353387

Published

non-membership in an employee organization.... § 447.501(2). The issue on appeal is whether substantial

School District of Polk County v. Polk Education Ass'n

100 So. 3d 11, 2011 Fla. App. LEXIS 12890, 2011 WL 3587413

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 17, 2011 | Docket: 60225528

Published

Moreover, we point out there is nothing under section 447.501(c) absolving the School District of its obligation

Florida Police Benevolent Ass'n v. Sheriff of Orange County

67 So. 3d 400, 2011 Fla. App. LEXIS 12391, 2011 WL 3452864

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 9, 2011 | Docket: 60302106

Published

charge with PERC, alleging the Sheriff violated Section 447.501(l)(a) and (c), Florida Statutes (2009), by

Manatee Education Ass'n, FEA, AFT (Local 3821) v. School Board of Manatee County

62 So. 3d 1176, 2011 Fla. App. LEXIS 8107

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 2, 2011 | Docket: 60300749

Published

charge an unfair labor practice pursuant to section 447.501. In response to the School Board’s invocation

MANATEE EDUCATION ASS'N v. School Board

62 So. 3d 1176

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 2, 2011 | Docket: 2541887

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charge an unfair labor practice pursuant to section 447.501. In response to the School Board's invocation

Communications Workers of America v. City of Gainesville

65 So. 3d 1070, 190 L.R.R.M. (BNA) 3373, 2011 Fla. App. LEXIS 6599, 2011 WL 1744371

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 9, 2011 | Docket: 60301617

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of its employees, is a per se violation of Section 447.501(1)(a) and (c), Florida Statutes, absent a clear

Koren v. School District of Miami-Dade County

46 So. 3d 1090, 2010 Fla. App. LEXIS 16299, 2010 WL 4226250

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 27, 2010 | Docket: 60296115

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1987) (holding that, in proving a violation of section 447.501(1)(a), an employee must show that his or her

Cortes v. Public Employees Relations Commission

36 So. 3d 758, 188 L.R.R.M. (BNA) 2880, 2010 Fla. App. LEXIS 5582, 2010 WL 1692529

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 28, 2010 | Docket: 2410134

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unfair labor practice within the meaning of Section 447.501(2)(a) and Contract Article III.21Lineup and

Wimberly v. Miami-Dade County

8 So. 3d 1160, 2009 Fla. App. LEXIS 2862, 2009 WL 928538

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 8, 2009 | Docket: 1161296

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not demonstrate a prima facie violation of section 447.501(2)(a) because the charge did not demonstrate

Laborers' International Union of North America v. Greater Orlando Aviation Authority

869 So. 2d 608, 174 L.R.R.M. (BNA) 3365, 2004 Fla. App. LEXIS 2942, 2004 WL 399400

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 5, 2004 | Docket: 64829159

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access authority. 14 C.F.R. § 107.209(d). . Section 447.501(1), Florida Statutes, provides that [pjublic

International Union of Police Associations v. State, Department of Management Services

855 So. 2d 76, 2003 Fla. App. LEXIS 7388, 2003 WL 21146059

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 20, 2003 | Docket: 64825221

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PERC asserting that Appellee had violated section 447.501(l)(a) & (c), Florida Statutes. A hearing was

Board of County Commissioners v. Citrus, Cannery Food Processing & Allied Workers, Drivers, Warehousemen & Helpers, Local Union 173

738 So. 2d 953, 163 L.R.R.M. (BNA) 2252, 1998 Fla. App. LEXIS 14808, 1998 WL 933218

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 20, 1998 | Docket: 64789931

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procedures. The question presented is whether a section 447.501(l)(a) violation occurs when a public employer

Gibbons v. State Public Employees Relations Commission

702 So. 2d 536, 1997 Fla. App. LEXIS 11994, 1997 WL 678008

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 24, 1997 | Docket: 64777269

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Justice, he alleged that the Department violated section 447.501(l)(a),(d), Florida Statutes (1995), and section

Communications Workers of America, Local 3170 v. City of Gainesville

697 So. 2d 167, 157 L.R.R.M. (BNA) 2243, 1997 Fla. App. LEXIS 6562

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 17, 1997 | Docket: 64775119

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alleging unfair labor practices in violation of section 447.501, Florida Statutes (1995). The crux of these

International Ass'n of Fire Fighters, Local No. 2288 v. Union County Board of County Commissioners

667 So. 2d 232, 1995 Fla. App. LEXIS 8837, 1995 WL 492974

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 21, 1995 | Docket: 64761923

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for filing charges or giving testimony under section 447.501, Florida Statutes. AFFIRMED. ZEHMER, C.J.,

School Board of Martin County v. Martin County Education Ass'n

613 So. 2d 521, 1993 Fla. App. LEXIS 192

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 20, 1993 | Docket: 64693969

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committed an unfair labor practice and violated section 447.-501(l)(a) and (c), Florida Statutes (1991), by

School Bd. v. MARTIN CTY. EDUC. ASS'N

613 So. 2d 521, 1993 WL 8912

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 20, 1993 | Docket: 1511308

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committed an unfair labor practice and violated section 447.501(1)(a) and (c), Florida Statutes (1991), by

Florida Municipal Liability Self Insurers Program v. Mead Reinsurance Corp.

796 F. Supp. 509, 1992 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 8335, 1992 WL 130877

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Jun 3, 1992 | Docket: 65979344

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unfair labor practice within the meaning of Section 447.501(1)(a) and (b) by: entering into a contract

Pensacola Junior College Faculty Ass'n v. Board of Trustees

593 So. 2d 254, 1992 Fla. App. LEXIS 503, 1992 WL 3682

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 14, 1992 | Docket: 64665124

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as a result, the college did not violate section 447.501. I cannot agree with the majority’s apparent

United Faculty of Fla. v. Fla. Bd. of Regents

585 So. 2d 991, 1991 WL 158231

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 16, 1991 | Docket: 1293829

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in an unfair labor practice in violation of section 447.501(2)(f), Florida Statutes (1987),[2] by publishing

American Federation of Teachers-Hillsborough v. School Board of Hillsborough County

584 So. 2d 62, 1991 Fla. App. LEXIS 7044, 1991 WL 133429

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 18, 1991 | Docket: 64660813

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and countertops in the teachers’ lounges. Section 447.501(l)(a) provides that it is an unfair labor practice

Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 1267 v. Benevolent Ass'n of Coachmen, Inc.

576 So. 2d 379, 1991 Fla. App. LEXIS 2163, 1991 WL 32081

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Mar 13, 1991 | Docket: 64657317

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authorization would constitute a violation of section 447.501(l)(a) and (e). Local 1267 raises several points

City of Monticello v. Monticello Professional Fire Fighters Ass'n, Local 3095, IAFF

565 So. 2d 364, 1990 Fla. App. LEXIS 5480, 1990 WL 107752

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 25, 1990 | Docket: 64652110

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determination that the appellant violated Section 447.501(l)(a) and (b), Florida Statutes (1987), by

Board of Trustees v. Hillsborough Community College Chapter of the Faculty United Service Ass'n

563 So. 2d 1102, 1990 Fla. App. LEXIS 4652, 1990 WL 98763

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 20, 1990 | Docket: 64651490

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Commission, alleging that the College violated section 447.501(l)(a) and (c), Florida Statutes (1987), by

Lee Cty. Sch. Bd. v. Pub. Emp. Rel. Com'n

513 So. 2d 1286

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 15, 1987 | Docket: 1689443

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of unfair labor practices in violation of section 447.501, Florida Statutes (1983).[1] The commission

School Board of Lee County v. Public Employees Relations Commission

513 So. 2d 1286, 42 Educ. L. Rep. 679, 12 Fla. L. Weekly 2229, 1987 Fla. App. LEXIS 12173

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Sep 15, 1987 | Docket: 64630241

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of unfair labor practices in violation of section 447.-501, Florida Statutes (1983).1 The commission

School Board of Lee County v. Lee County School Board Employees, Local 780

512 So. 2d 238, 41 Educ. L. Rep. 1184, 12 Fla. L. Weekly 1966, 1987 Fla. App. LEXIS 9953

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 13, 1987 | Docket: 64629256

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an unfair labor practice, in violation of section 447.-501(l)(a), Florida Statutes (1985). The school

Teamsters Local Union 444 v. Pasco County Board of County Commissioners

505 So. 2d 541, 12 Fla. L. Weekly 940, 1987 Fla. App. LEXIS 7538

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 6, 1987 | Docket: 64626413

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and after October 1, 1984 was a violation of section 447.501(l)(a) and (c), the county’s withholding of

Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 1593 v. International Brotherhood of Firemen & Oilers, Local 1220

497 So. 2d 665, 11 Fla. L. Weekly 2150, 1986 Fla. App. LEXIS 10130

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 14, 1986 | Docket: 64622986

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against PSTA alleging various violations of section 447.501, Florida Statutes, in regard to IBF & O’s contract

Town of Pembroke Park v. Florida State Lodge, Fraternal Order of Police

501 So. 2d 1294, 127 L.R.R.M. (BNA) 2791, 11 Fla. L. Weekly 1871, 1986 Fla. App. LEXIS 9512

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Aug 27, 1986 | Docket: 64624827

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Commission (PERC), alleging that the Town violated section 447.501(l)(a), (b), and (c), Florida Statutes (1979)

Hillsborough County Aviation Authority v. Hillsborough County Governmental Employees Ass'n

482 So. 2d 505, 121 L.R.R.M. (BNA) 3265, 11 Fla. L. Weekly 273, 1986 Fla. App. LEXIS 6033

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 22, 1986 | Docket: 64617130

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Authority had a duty to bargain in good faith. Section 447.501(l)(c). The Authority did not violate that duty

City of Hollywood v. Florida Public Employees Relations Commission

476 So. 2d 1340, 1985 Fla. App. LEXIS 16167, 10 Fla. L. Weekly 2306

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 8, 1985 | Docket: 64614776

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the City alleging that the City had violated Section 447.501(l)(a) and (c), Florida Statutes (1983), by

City of Hollywood v. Hollywood Municipal Employees AFSCME Local 2432

468 So. 2d 1036, 10 Fla. L. Weekly 1107, 1985 Fla. App. LEXIS 13840

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 3, 1985 | Docket: 64611964

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unfair labor practice within the meaning of Section 447.501(2)(a) and (c), Florida Statutes (1981). Based

Board of County Commissioners of Orange County v. Central Florida Professional Fire Fighters Ass'n, Local 2057

467 So. 2d 1023, 10 Fla. L. Weekly 279, 1985 Fla. App. LEXIS 12168

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 31, 1985 | Docket: 64611544

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against appellant alleging a violation of section 447.501(l)(a) and (c). (1) Public employers or their

AFSCME Local 3032 v. Delaney

458 So. 2d 372, 9 Fla. L. Weekly 2239, 1984 Fla. App. LEXIS 15610

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 26, 1984 | Docket: 64607818

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alleged that the City of Hialeah had violated Section 447.501(l)(a), Florida Statutes (1981), by implementing

Da Costa v. Public Employees Relations Commission

443 So. 2d 1036, 1983 Fla. App. LEXIS 25335

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Dec 30, 1983 | Docket: 64602148

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with respect to the facts of this case of Section 447.501(2), Florida Statutes, which provides, in part

Galbreath v. School Board of Broward County

424 So. 2d 837, 8 Educ. L. Rep. 898, 1982 Fla. App. LEXIS 22233

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 17, 1982 | Docket: 64594499

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determined that the School Board violated Section 447.501(1)(a), (c) and (f), Florida Statutes (1979)

Galbreath v. Broward County Classroom Teachers Ass'n

540 F. Supp. 245, 4 Educ. L. Rep. 1116, 1982 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 12669

District Court, S.D. Florida | Filed: Apr 20, 1982 | Docket: 66158397

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F.S., by the PERC Commission. He alleges that § 447.501, F.S., along with PERC’s interpretation of the

St. Petersburg Junior College Faculty Ass'n v. St. Petersburg Junior College Board of Trustees

405 So. 2d 1009, 1 Educ. L. Rep. 466, 1981 Fla. App. LEXIS 21302

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 13, 1981 | Docket: 64586046

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unfair labor practices charge pursuant to Section 447.501, Florida Statutes, alleging that these seven

North Brevard County Hospital District, Inc. v. Florida Public Employees Relations Commission

392 So. 2d 556, 108 L.R.R.M. (BNA) 2534, 1980 Fla. App. LEXIS 18309

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: May 23, 1980 | Docket: 64579636

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The election was set aside. Florida Statute § 447.501(2) proscribes conduct on the part of an employee

Commission v. District School Board

374 So. 2d 1005, 102 L.R.R.M. (BNA) 2689, 1979 Fla. App. LEXIS 15033

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jul 6, 1979 | Docket: 64571880

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terms of the collective bargaining agreement.” Section 447.501(f), Florida Statutes (1977). We note in passing

Okaloosa-Walton Junior College Board of Trustees v. Florida Public Employees Relations Commission

372 So. 2d 1378, 9 A.L.R. 4th 1, 102 L.R.R.M. (BNA) 2419, 1979 Fla. App. LEXIS 15180

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jun 27, 1979 | Docket: 64571141

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organizational effort is foundéd on PERA’s Section 447.501(l)(a), by which public employers are prohibited

Jess Parrish Memorial Hospital v. Florida Public Employees Relations Commission

364 So. 2d 777, 99 L.R.R.M. (BNA) 3440, 1978 Fla. App. LEXIS 17047

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 6, 1978 | Docket: 64567235

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all hospital employees was not violative of Section 447.-501(l)(a), Florida Statutes (1975), making it

Duval County School Board v. Florida Public Employees Relations Commission

363 So. 2d 30, 99 L.R.R.M. (BNA) 3046, 1978 Fla. App. LEXIS 16731

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 3, 1978 | Docket: 64566480

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instigated or supported a strike in violation of § 447.-501(2)(e), Florida Statutes (1975); (3) That DTU

St. Petersburg Junior College v. Public Employees Relations Commission

358 So. 2d 1103, 1978 Fla. App. LEXIS 15969, 98 L.R.R.M. (BNA) 2677

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Apr 25, 1978 | Docket: 64564545

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public employer is specifically prohibited by Section 447.501(l)(b) from discouraging membership in any employee

School Board of Pinellas County v. State, Public Employees Relations Commission

354 So. 2d 909, 97 L.R.R.M. (BNA) 2695, 1978 Fla. App. LEXIS 14897

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 25, 1978 | Docket: 64562619

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order finding the School Board in violation of Section 447.501(l)(a) and (c), Florida Statutes (1975), for

Columbia County Board of Public Instruction v. Public Employees Relations Commission

353 So. 2d 127, 1977 Fla. App. LEXIS 17167

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Nov 16, 1977 | Docket: 64561861

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tenure, or other conditions of employment,” Section 447.501(l)(b); and we must determine the circumstances

School Board v. Public Employees Relations Commission

350 So. 2d 819, 96 L.R.R.M. (BNA) 3052, 1977 Fla. App. LEXIS 16690

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Oct 14, 1977 | Docket: 64560581

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in unfair labor practices in violation of Section 447.-501(l)(a) and (c), Florida Statutes (Supp. 1974)

School Board of Marion County v. Florida Public Employees Relations Commission

341 So. 2d 819, 94 L.R.R.M. (BNA) 2649, 1977 Fla. App. LEXIS 15150

District Court of Appeal of Florida | Filed: Jan 25, 1977 | Docket: 64556760

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it would be an unfair labor practice under Section 447.-501(l)(b), (e), Florida Statutes (1975), for a