Summit County Children Services Board v. Communication Workers of America, Local 4546

{¶ 1} In this case, we address whether in the absence of a definition of “good cause” in a collective-bargaining agreement, an arbitrator may use a test for good cause that considers an employee’s record of service and other mitigating circumstances. We hold that an arbitrator may do so.

Relevant Background

{¶ 2} Appellant, Communication Workers of America, Local No. 4546, entered into a collective-bargaining agreement (“CBA”) with appellee, Summit County Children Services Board, that governed many aspects of the workplace, including employee discipline.

{¶ 3} Pursuant to the CBA, “good cause”…