City of Providence v. Local 799, International Ass'n of Firefighters

Sometime in early 1972, negotiations between the city of Providence and the union representing the city’s 'fire fighters for a collective bargaining agreement which would cover the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1972 reached an impasse. The union requested arbitration pursuant to the pertinent provisions of the Fire Fighters’ Arbitration Act. General Laws 1956 (1968 Reenactment) ch. 9.1 of title 28. The union appointed its arbitrator. The city responded by nominating its arbitrator. When the arbitrators failed to select a third arbitrator, the union petitioned the Chief Justice of this court…