Gen. Drivers & Helpers Union v. County of Douglas

June 20, 2015 by Justia

At issue in this case was the construction of the the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between General Drivers & Helpers Union, Local No. 554 (the Union) and Douglas County. The Union filed a grievance, arguing that the CBA prevented the County from hiring a new employee at a wage above the “start,” or the first step, of the pay scale. The parties disputed the interpretation of the word “start” in the CBA, and both parties filed for summary judgment on the meaning of “start” in the CBA pay rates scale. The trial court granted summary judgment in favor of the County, concluding that “start” is unambiguous and is the minimum wage or “start” of a pay scale. The Supreme Court affirmed, holding that the meaning of “start” in the CBA is unambiguous, and summary judgment was proper. View "Gen. Drivers & Helpers Union v. County of Douglas" on Justia Law