Case No.
Attorney Fees Cite
Case Name
Date Issued |
ORS 243.672
Subsection Claim |
Total Costs Claimed |
Award and Summary of Order |
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25 PECBR 116
Portland Police Association v. City of Portland
Issued: 10/02/12 |
(1)(g) |
$10,456.25
59.75 hours @ $175/hour |
Award: $2,300
Complainant Prevailed
One-day hearing
The Board typically makes a larger-than-average award when a party unlawfully refuses to arbitrate a grievance. The average rate is $165-$170/hour, and the average hours spent on an appeal is 35. The hourly rate is slightly higher than average, and the number of hours spent is above average, factors considered by the Board. |
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UP-011-08 25 PECBR 78
Oregon AFSCME Council 75, Local #2502 v. Hood River Count
Issued: 09/10/12 |
1(b),(f) |
$7,591.50
46.9 hours @$150 - $165 |
Award: $2,100
Complainant Prevailed
Stipulated Facts
The average rate is $165-$170 per hour of attorney time. A stipulated fact case of normal complexity takes an average of 16-25 hours. and the average hours spent on an appeal is 35. The hourly rate is lower than average, and the number of hours spent is above average, factors considered by the Board. The Board generally makes a greater-than average award involving interference with union activities. |
UP-026-06
24 PECBR 726
AFSCME Council 75, Local 3694 v. Josephine County
Issued: 03/21/12 |
(1)(a), (b), (c)
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$11,732.50
72.7 hours @ $155 - $165/hour |
Award: $11,732.50
Complainant Prevailed
3 days of hearing
In cases where the Board imposes a civil penalty, the Board typically awards the full amount of attorneys fees reasonably incurred on appeal. The number of hours devoted to this appeal is more than double the average of 35 hours, but it required considerably more work than a normal appeal. This included responding to an Intervenor’s brief and to an assertion the Court of Appeals found to be frivolous.
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UP-032-07 24 PECBR 375
Gresham-Barlow Education Association/OEA/NEA v. Gresham-Barlow School District No. 10J
Issued: 08/03/11 |
(1)(a) |
$8,134
55.3 hours @ $130-$150/hour |
Award: $2,500
Complainant Prevailed
The average rate is $165-$170/hour, and an average case takes 35 hours on appeal. The number of hours spent is higher than average and the hourly rate is lower than average, factors considered by the Board. The Board typically makes a larger than average award when an employer violates subsection (1)(a). |
UP-004-08
23 PECBR 797
Clackamas County Employees Association v. Clackamas County
Issued: 06/09/10
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(1)(g) |
$7,881.22
271.2 hours @ $63 - $113/hour |
Award: $0
The Board held that neither party committed an unfair labor practice. The Court of Appeals affirmed and the Supreme Court denied review. The prevailing party petitioned for attorney fees on appeal. The Board denied any fees. The language and structure of ORS 243.676 indicate that the Board can award attorney fees on appeal only when a party committed an unfair labor practice. |
UP-065-99
21 PECBR 197
Arlington Education Association v. Arlington School District
No. 3
Issued: 12/07/05
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(1)(g)
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Resp.‑$10,612
95.4 hours @
$45‑$125/hour
Comp.‑$24,808
Adjusted to
32.8 hours
$130‑$135/hour
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Award to Respondent: $1,100
Award to Complainant: $1,600
Net Award: $500 to Complainant
Two appeals; each party prevailed on one appeal. Separate award on each petition, with amounts offset.
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UP-010-01
21 PECBR 186
Beaverton Police Association v. City of Beaverton
Issued: 11/22/05
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(1)(e)
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$9,590
28.75 hours
$175‑$200/hour
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Award: $1,100
Complainant prevailed
25 hours is average for an appeal, and $135 per hour is an average rate. Average award in a unilateral change case.
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UP-007-02
20 PECBR 731
Hillsboro Education Association v. Hillsboro School District
Issued: 07/15/04
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(1)(e)
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$5,902
46 hours @
$65‑$135/hour
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Award: $1,800
Complainant prevailed
Average award in a unilateral change case.
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UP-053-00
Not Published
Lincoln County Education Association v. Lincoln County School District
Issued: 05/20/03
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(1)(e)
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$4,206
34.3 hours @
$65‑$135/hour
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Award: $1,400
Complainant prevailed
34.3 hours is reasonable. Average award in a unilateral change case.
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UP-083-99
Not Published
Salem-Keizer Association of Classified Employees v. Salem-Keizer School District 24J
Issued: 05/06/03
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(1)(g)
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$2,927
24.3 hours @
$125/hour
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Award: $2,200
Complainant prevailed
Larger-than-average award in cases involving refusal to comply with an arbitration award.
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UP-012-01
Not Published
Service Employees International Union Local 503, Oregon Public Employees Union v. State of Oregon, Department of Administrative Services
Issued: 02/10/03
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(1)(e)
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$4,485
39 hours
$115/hour
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Award: $1,500
Complainant prevailed
Premature filing accepted; average award in a refusal to bargain case.
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