Facts

SEIU Local 121RN filed a complaint against East Valley Glendora Hospital LLC d/b/a Glendora Community Hospital, in relation to its refusal to bargain.

CHARGING PARTY'S CONTENTIONS: The Union alleged that respondent violated Section 8(a)(5) and (1) of the National Labor Relations Act by refusing the Union's request to recognize and bargain with it after it was certified.

RESPONDENT'S CONTENTIONS: Respondent admitted that it refused to bargain with the Union but contended that it did so because the Union's certification was not valid.

Result

The Board granted the General Counsel's motion for summary judgment, to which the Union filed a joinder. It found that respondent's issues were or could have been litigated in a prior representation proceeding.