National Ass'n of Broadcast Employees & Technicians v. American Broadcasting Co.

WINTER, Chief Judge:

The National Association of Broadcast Employees & Technicians (“NABET”) appeals from Judge Sprizzo’s confirmation of three arbitration awards. In the course of reviewing the merits of these awards, the district court held that NABET’s dispute with appellees (collectively, “ABC”) was arbitrable under the pertinent collective agreement. NABET argues that the district court incorrectly concluded the arbitrator had power to hear the underlying dispute and that, even if the dispute is arbitrable, NABET is entitled to a second arbitration hearing because no court determined…