SERB stands by ruling on Springfield Twp.

NEW SPRINGFIELD -- The State Employment Relations Board has refused to reconsider its dismissal of an unfair labor practice charge against Springfield Township.
Trustees said Wednesday night that SERB notified them of its decision recently.
The International Union of Operating Engineers asked for the reconsideration of its claim that township road department employees Richard Kennedy and Eric Mace were threatened with loss of their jobs last January if they did not take a pay cut.
The two men withdrew their request to be recognized as an IUOE bargaining unit last month, without comment.
Trustees scheduled a public work session with department heads for 3 p.m. Nov. 7.