Legal Opinion

County of Chautauqua v. Civil Service Employees Ass'n, Local 1000

New York Court of Appeals

Decided May 1, 2007PublishedCited by 73 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

OPINION OF THE COURT

Jones, J.

In this appeal, the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) seeks arbitration of grievances concerning layoffs and rights of displacement contained in its collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with the County of Chautauqua. The issue before us is whether the grievances are arbitrable.

Facts and Procedural History

In December 2003, County officials determined that it was necessary to lay off employees for reasons of economy. The County, however, perceived a conflict between section 14.05 of the CBA and Civil Service Law § 80 concerning reductions in force of…

2Cases cited21 opinions

  1. In re the Arbitration between Sprinzen & NombergNew York Court of Appeals · 1979
  2. Cohoes City School District v. Cohoes Teachers Ass'nNew York Court of Appeals · 1976
  3. United Federation of Teachers, Local 2 v. Board of EducationNew York Court of Appeals · 2003
  4. Board of Education v. Yonkers Federation of TeachersNew York Court of Appeals · 1976
  5. Port Washington Union Free School District v. Port Washington Teachers Ass'nNew York Court of Appeals · 1978

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3Cited by73 opinions

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  3. In re the Arbitration between Haessig & Oswego City School DistrictAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2011
  4. In re the Arbitration between Union-Endicott Central School District & Union-Endicott Maintenance Workers' Ass'n ex rel. KolmelAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2011
  5. In Re the Arbitration Between City of Watertown & Watertown Professional Firefighters' Ass'n Local 191Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2017

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