Providence Lodge No. 3 v. City of Providence

OPINION

These consolidated cases come before us pursuant to an order directing the parties to show cause why the issues raised should not be summarily decided. After hearing the arguments of counsel for. the parties and reviewing their memoranda, we are of the opinion that cause has not been shown. The issues will be decided at this time.

The city appeals from confirmation by the Superior Court of an interest arbitration award made by a panel selected by the parties to arbitrate contract proposals set forth by Providence Lodge No. 3 Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) and has filed a petition for…