Eraina Ortega

The meeting included reports from the Executive Director, Division of Administration, Office of the General Counsel, Division of Administrative Law, and State Mediation & Conciliation Service (SMCS) covering staffing updates, case processing statistics, and legislative updates. The Board discussed and approved the Case Processing Efficiency Initiative (CPEI) report and modifications to the LEERA regulations. Additionally, the Injunctive Relief Subcommittee's role was expanded. The meeting also touched on the impact of Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) reductions on SMCS caseload.

The meeting included public comments from attorneys regarding the agency's work on public sector striking and the SEIU Local 721 strike. Executive staff reports covered legislative updates, staffing, budget, IT security, and case processing statistics. The Board discussed a case processing efficiency initiative, electronic voting, and compensation for fact-finding panel chairpersons. The Board approved increasing the compensation rate for the chairperson.

The Public Employment Relations Board convened to discuss various matters, including ongoing case processing efficiency initiatives and staffing updates across different divisions. Reports were presented by the Executive Director, the Office of the General Counsel, the Division of Administrative Law, and the State Mediation & Conciliation Service (SMCS), covering topics such as unfair practice charges, case investigations, and mediation services. The Board also considered and approved submitting a rulemaking package to the Office of Administrative Law regarding the Legislature Employer-Employee Relations Act (LEERA).

The meeting included discussions on various topics such as the Board's continuous closed session to deliberate on pending cases, executive staff reports on budget updates and legislative impacts, and updates from the Deputy Executive Director on budgets and recruitments. The General Counsel reported on unfair practice charges and case investigations. The Chief Administrative Law Judge discussed active cases and proposed decisions. The Division Chief for SMCS provided a summary of case activity. Old business included updates on the Case Processing Efficiencies Initiative and proposed changes to regulations regarding recusals, subpoenas, and motions. New business involved considering revisions to regulations governing continuances.

The Public Employment Relations Board meeting included discussions on legislative updates, such as Senate Bills 931, 957, and 2556, and Assembly Bill 2524. There were reports from the Executive Director, Division of Administration, Office of the General Counsel, Division of Administrative Law, and State Mediation & Conciliation Service (SMCS) covering topics such as case processing, budget updates, and caseload management. The board also addressed old business related to the Case Processing Efficiency Initiative.