it has committed a prohibited practice as defined in Section 20.10
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of the Act.
Appearing on behalf of Daniel Kelley and Iowa United
Professionals was Matthew Glasson, Attorney at Law. Mr. Austin
appeared in his own behalf. The State of Iowa intervened in this
proceeding through its representative, Lorenzo D. Creighton.
FINDINGS OF FACT
As stipulated by the parties, the State of Iowa [State] and
Iowa United Professionals [IUP] entered into collective bargaining
in the fall of 1986 to negotiate a collective bargaining agreement
to be in effect July 1, 1987 through June 30, 1989. At this time
Daniel Kelley was president of IUP and Mr. Austin was a member of
the bargaining unit represented by IUP.
In December 1986, a tentative agreement was reached on certain
issues, primarily those involving contract language. These items
were submitted to the IUP membership in January 1987 for input
regarding wage and fringe benefit priorities.
On or about February 23, 1987 a tentative agreement was
reached between negotiators for the State and the IUP negotiating
committee. Several members of IUP Local 7 contacted Mr. Kelley
after this time regarding a ratification election. Mr. Kelley
failed to hold such an election at that time and the prohibited
practice complaint which is the subject of this hearing was filed
