In Re Grievance of Rosenberg

**The Dispute** A faculty member named Rosenberg filed three grievances against Vermont State Colleges, claiming the school violated their employment contract regarding course assignments. Rosenberg also alleged that the college discriminated against them and retaliated because of their union activities. **The Court's Decision** The Vermont Supreme Court sided with the college and rejected all of Rosenberg's complaints. The court agreed with the Labor Relations Board's earlier finding that the college did not break the collective bargaining agreement when making course assignment decisions. The court also found no evidence that the college discriminated against or retaliated against Rosenberg because of their union involvement. **What This Means for Workers** This ruling shows that workers cannot automatically win grievances simply by claiming contract violations or union-related discrimination. Courts require solid evidence to prove these claims. For unionized employees, this case demonstrates that collective bargaining agreements will be interpreted based on their specific language, and employers have some discretion in work assignments as long as they don't violate the contract terms. Workers filing similar grievances should ensure they have clear evidence supporting their claims of contract violations or discrimination.