Town of North Providence v. Local 2334 International Ass'n of Fire Fighters

OPINION

This case came before the Court for oral argument on November 8, 2000, pursuant to an order directing both parties to appear in order to show cause why the issues raised by this appeal should not be summarily decided. After hearing the arguments of counsel and examining the memo-randa filed by the parties, we are of the opinion that cause has not been shown and that the issues raised by this appeal should be decided at this time. The facts insofar as pertinent to this appeal are as follows.

On April 30, 1997, Local 2334 International Association of Fire Fighters (Union) presented a…