In re the Arbitration between Lackawanna City School District & Lackawanna Teachers Federation

Order unanimously reversed on the law without costs and petition dismissed. Memorandum: Supreme Court erred in granting the petition of petitioner, Lackawanna City School District, to vacate an arbitrator’s award. Petitioner’s argument that the arbitrator exceeded her authority by altering the terms of the collective bargaining agreement is without merit. The arbitrator was empowered by the collective bargaining agreement to interpret and apply the agreement. Her interpretation of the agreement, not being completely irrational, is beyond the review power of the courts (see, Rochester City…