U.S. appeals court: union.

• Position: Personnel - Rhode Island Broth., Correct. Offic. v. Rhode Isl. - Brief Article

Rhode Island Broth., Correct. Offic. v. Rhode Isl., 357 F.3d 42 (1st Cir. 2004). A union representing state corrections officers sued state officials, challenging the amendment to an incentive pay statute that changed the method of compensating officers who amassed education credits, from a percentage of pay to a flat rate. The district court dismissed the case for failure to state a claim, and the appeals court affirmed. The appeals court found that the obligation to maintain the status quo...