DC 37, L. 983, 13 OCB2d 7 (BCB 2020)
The City challenged the arbitrability of two grievances alleging that the NYPD wrongfully disciplined Grievants by transferring them to new work locations and placing them on different shifts. The City argued that the Union did not demonstrate that a substantial issue exists as to whether Grievants’ transfers were for disciplinary purposes. The Board found that the Union established the requisite nexus because it raised a substantial question as to whether the transfers were disciplinary in nature. Accordingly, the City’s petition challenging arbitrability was denied, and the Union’s requests for arbitration were granted.