Outcome
The Massachusetts Appeals Court reversed the Labor Relations Commission's decision, holding that the Somerville city clerk and assistant city clerk are legislative branch employees not entitled to collective bargaining rights under G.L. c. 150E.
What This Ruling Means
Based on the limited information provided, this case involved a dispute between the City of Somerville and the Labor Relations Commission regarding employment matters. However, the specific details of what happened, the court's decision, and the outcome are not available in the excerpt provided.
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- The specific employment dispute that occurred
- What the court ultimately decided
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