City of Livingston v. Montana Public Employees Ass'n

¶1 The Montana Public Employees Association, on behalf of Matthew Tubaugh, appeals the decision of the Sixth Judicial District Court to vacate an arbitrator’s award in his favor. We address the following issues on appeal:

1. Whether the Arbitrator exceeded, her powers by requiring progressive discipline pursuant to the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

2. Whether the Arbitrator violated public policy by requiring the City of Livingston to reinstate Tubaugh to his previous position or one of comparable pay.

3. Whether the District Court erred when it vacated the Award on the grounds that the Award…