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The court affirmed the Employment Relations Board's order finding that the University of Oregon violated its obligation to bargain in good faith under Oregon labor law by refusing to provide requested information related to grievances without attempting good-faith accommodation, despite asserting FERPA confidentiality concerns.
University of Oregon Labor Case Summary
What Happened
A labor union representing University of Oregon employees filed a complaint claiming the university violated labor laws by refusing to share information about employee grievances. The university claimed it couldn't release the documents because federal privacy laws (FERPA) protected student and employee confidentiality. The union wanted access to this information to handle grievance cases properly.
What the Court Decided
The court sided with the union. It found that the university didn't handle the situation correctly. Even though privacy concerns were legitimate, the university should have tried to work with the union to find a compromise—such as redacting sensitive information—rather than simply saying "no." The court ordered the university to bargain in good faith about sharing the information.
Why This Matters for Workers
This case reminds employers that when workers' representatives ask for information to handle grievances, employers can't just refuse. They must seriously try to accommodate those requests, even when privacy rules apply. Workers have a stronger right to union support when resolving workplace disputes.
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