Public Employee Relations Board (PERB)

Purpose

To resolve unit determination and representation issues; certify exclusive bargaining representatives; decide unfair labor practice questions; issue remedial orders and resolve impasses; consider appeals from arbitration awards; decide on charges of failure of a union to comply with internal or national labor organizations standards of conduct; resolve bargaining impasses. Issue decisions; hear appeals; conduct investigations; administer oaths and affirmations; recommend amendments to District government labor relations laws, rules, and regulations. Five members; appointed by the Mayor with the advise and consent of the Council: one from list provided by labor organizations, granted exclusive recognition for at least 250 DC government employees; one from at least two names submitted by ad hoc committee appointed by Mayor; three neutrals as public members. Members must have experience and knowledge in labor relations, with integrity and impartiality; however, members must not be employees of the DC government of any labor organization granted exclusive recognition under Act. The Mayor selects the chairperson. (Nominations are effective after 90 days during which the Council is in continuous session from the state of transmittal.)

Approval Type - Affirmative (If not approved by resolution within 90-day review period, deemed disapproved.)

Licensed - Yes

Paid stipend or salary - No