Decisions and Opinions of the Illinois State Labor Relations Board
On October 25, 2010, the Illinois Labor Relations Board's Executive Director, John F. Brosnan, dismissed the unfair labor practice charges filed by David W. Jarvis (Charging Party) in the above-captioned cases. The Charging Party alleged that the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America, Local Union 792 and Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters (Respondents) engaged in unfair labor practices within the meaning of Section 10(b)(1) of the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act, 5 ILCS 315/10(b)(1)(2008), by intentionally failing to pursue a grievance contesting his discharge from his employer.