326 P.3d 1214
Or. Ct. App.2014Background
- firefighting overtime entitlement disputed between City of Grants Pass and IAFF Local 3564
- union relies on ORS 652.080 requiring vacation/sick leave count as time on regular duty for overtime
- City argues PECBA creates bargaining framework superseding ORS 652.080
- BOLI issued declaratory ruling in favor of union; city appeals
- collective bargaining agreement sets overtime calculation method but does not address inclusion of leave time
- court to harmonize PECBA with ORS 652.080 and affirm BOLI ruling
Issues
| Issue | Plaintiff's Argument | Defendant's Argument | Held |
|---|---|---|---|
| Does PECBA create a bargaining exception to ORS 652.080? | IAFF Nebraska (union) argues PECBA does not repeal 652.080 | City argues PECBA creates comprehensive scheme superseding 652.080 | No implicit repeal; 652.080 applies alongside PECBA |
| Can PECBA and ORS 652.080 be read consistently without repeal? | Both statutes should be harmonized to include leave time | Can read as conflict but particular statute controls | They are consistent; overtime statute controls when in conflict |
| What is the court’s approach to conflicts between statutes and PECBA? | Argues for harmonization under ORS 174.010 | Favor express hierarchy or implicit repeal | Adopt harmonization; if conflict, use the more particular ORS 652.080 |
Key Cases Cited
- AFSCME v. Executive Dept., 52 Or App 457 (1981) (confirms PECBA modifies state personnel authority but harmonizes not repeals civil service law)
- AFSCME, Local 129N v. Oregon, 628 P.2d 1228 (1981) (arbitration and bargaining dynamics under PECBA)
- Gaines, 346 Or 160 (2009) (interpret statutes in context; give effect to all)
- State v. Swanson, 351 Or 286 (2011) (intent of legislature governs statutory interpretation)
- Simpson v. Dept. of Fish and Wildlife, 242 Or App 287 (2011) (review declaratory rulings for errors of law)