New York Court of Appeals
Matter of Francine Rosen v. Public Employment Relations Board
June 9, 198872 N.Y.2d 42
Summary
The New York Court of Appeals affirmed the Appellate Division’s order, holding that the Public Employment Relations Board correctly interpreted the Taylor Law’s section 202 to protect only activities involving a formal employee organization, not informal concerted activity. Accordingly, the teacher’s informal meetings and grievance presentations were not protected, and the college’s reduction of her teaching load did not constitute an improper employer practice.