Providence Fire Fighters Union v. City of Providence, 97-2259 (1997)

DECISION

This matter is before the Court on the plaintiff's motion under G.L. 1956 (1995 Reenactment) § 28-9-17 to enforce an arbitration award and the defendant's motion pursuant to §28-9-18 to vacate that award. The award, rendered in accordance with the terms of a collective bargaining agreement accepted as valid by the parties for the purposes of this case, entitled the grievant, a member of the plaintiff collective bargaining representative, to injury on duty (IOD) status for work related stress both retroactively and prospectively. The defendant argues that the award must be vacated for…