State Department of Corrections v. Rhode Island State Labor Relations Board

OPINION

This case came before the court for oral argument April 5, 1995, pursuant to an order *510that had directed all parties to appear and show cause why the issues raised by this appeal should not be summarily decided. After hearing the arguments of counsel and examining the memoranda filed by the parties, we are of the opinion that cause has not been shown and that the case should be summarily decided.

The defendants, Rhode Island State Labor Relations Board (board) and Rhode Island Brotherhood of Correctional Officers (union) appeal the granting by a justice of the Superior Court of a stay of…