The City challenged the arbitrability of a grievance alleging that the DOC violated the parties’ collective bargaining agreement by wrongfully disciplining the grievant. The City argued that this is not a disciplinary matter and thus is not covered by the agreement’s grievance procedure. The Union argued that this is a disciplinary matter and that the agreement encompasses discipline within the definition of a grievance. The Board found that the Union established the requisite nexus. Accordingly, the petition challenging arbitrability was denied, and the request for arbitration was granted.

15-OCB2d-28-BCB-2022.pdf