Westinghouse Elevators of Puerto Rico, Inc. v. S.I.U. De Puerto Rico

BOWNES, Circuit Judge.

This case presents the question of whether an arbitration award, which is directly contrary to a prior award covering the same collective bargaining contract provision, is, for that reason, subject-to judicial review and should be set aside as being outside the authority of the arbitrator. The award in issue concerns a contract provision for reimbursement of expenses of employees who work outside the San Juan area of Puerto Rico. The provision was first held to preclude payment of any money unless the employees actually incurred expenses while working outside…