PURPOSE: This rule describes who may file a petition for clarification of bargaining unit of certification and the contents of the petition.

1. (1) The petition may be filed by the certified representative, the voluntarily recognized representative, the public employer, or both. Petitioner(s) seeks clarification of placement of certain job classifications of a bargaining unit previously certified by the State Board of Mediation or voluntarily recognized by the employer.

2. (2) A petition for clarification in addition to setting forth the information required by 8 CSR 40-2.030(1)(A) and (D)–(H), shall contain the following:

   1. (A) A description of the present certified or voluntarily recognized unit and the date of the certification or voluntary recognition;
   2. (B) The proposed clarification of the unit; and
   3. (C) A statement by petitioner setting forth reasons as to why clarification is requested.

AUTHORITY: section 295.070, RSMo 1994.* Original rule filed Dec. 31, 1975, effective Jan. 10, 1976. Amended: Filed May 3, 1999, effective Nov. 30, 1999.

*Original authority 295.070, RSMo 1947.