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Contract Articles 39

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Contract Violations

Holding

GRANTED. In May of 1988, District 8 of the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) subcontracted with the Miller Pipeline Company for the repair of approximately sixty (60) loop detectors, which sense traffic flow and adjust traffic lights accordingly. The contract was for $147,0000. Soon after, the bargaining unit members classified as Signal Electricians 1 and 2, who had previously repaired loop detectors, filed a grievance. The Arbitrator held that the employer did not act in good faith. The work completed by the contractor is normally performed by members of the bargaining unit. Backlog does not justify emergency. Vacancies existed which the employer did not fill. The staff shortage was the employer's doing. The arguments of efficiency and economy were not met.