In re the Arbitration between the Incorporated Village of Malverne & Malverne Police Benevolent Ass'n

In a proceeding to stay arbitration, petitioner appeals from a judgment of the Supreme Court, Nassau County, dated October 17, 1977, which denied the application. Judgment reversed, on the law, with $50 costs and disbursements, and application granted. The collective bargaining agreement between the parties provides a three-step grievance procedure for "all” grievances, culminating in binding arbitration. The term "grievance” is not defined in the agreement. On May 29, 1977 Police Officer John J. Love was ordered by his superior, Sergeant James Sarifis, to remove a neck chain he was wearing…