Gust v. Village of Skokie

This appeal is from an order dismissing plaintiff’s action to compel defendants to convene an arbitration board pursuant to section 10 — 3—8 of the Illinois Municipal Code (section 10 — 3—8) (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1981, ch. 24, par. 10 — 3—8). The sole issue before us is the propriety of that dismissal.

On April 14, 1983, plaintiffs filed the instant complaint for writ of mandamus, alleging that they represented members of the village of Skokie fire department (the firefighters); that a dispute existed between the firefighters and officials of the village of Skokie (village) concerning changes in…