Legal Opinion
Department of Transportation v. Maine State Employees Ass'n, SEIU Local 1989
Supreme Judicial Court of Maine
Decided January 6, 1999PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtWathen, C.J.
[¶ 1] The Department of Transportation (“DOT”) appeals from a judgment of the Superior Court (Kennebec County, Alexander, J.) denying its motion to vacate an arbitration award concerning a dispute between DOT and the Maine State Employees Association (“MSEA”), representing William Was-son. We conclude that the arbitrator erred as a matter of law and exceeded his authority in determining that Wasson was a state employee. We vacate the judgment.
[¶ 2] The underlying facts may be briefly summarized as follows: The Maine Ferry Service, a division of DOT, experienced an increased demand for service…
2Cases cited3 opinions
- Westbrook School Committee v. Westbrook Teachers Ass'nSupreme Judicial Court of Maine · 1979
- American Federation of State, County, & Municipal Employees, Council 93 v. City of PortlandSupreme Judicial Court of Maine · 1996
- Department of Transportation v. Maine State Employees Ass'n, SEIU Local 1989Supreme Judicial Court of Maine · 1992
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