SEIU-USWW

BACKGROUND

Janitors worked for VPM providing janitorial services at the Site. The Union was Janitors’ elected bargaining representative. In 2014, VPM notified the Union that it was considering terminating its janitorial contract with the Site. In June 2014, VPM and the Union executed an agreement

Pursuant to California Rules of Court, rules 8.1105(b) and 8.1110, this *

opinion is certified for publication with the exception of parts I.C–F and II.

1 regarding this potential termination (Termination Agreement). The Termination Agreement provided that, in the event that VPM terminated its janitorial contract with the Site, VPM would offer a specified severance package to employees who executed an agreement stating they were voluntarily resigning and releasing all claims against VPM. The Termination Agreement also included the following: “[N]either the Union nor any bargaining unit employee waives any rights under the Displaced Janitors Opportunity Act to require any successor employer to offer employment to existing employees . . . .” In February 2015, VPM informed the Union that it was terminating its janitorial contract with the Site effective April 13, 2015. Janitors each…