Legal Opinion
International Ass'n of Fire Fighters, Local 46 v. City of Everett
Washington Supreme Court
Decided March 28, 2002No. 70344-2PublishedCited by 94 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtBridge, J.
— The City of Everett seeks reversal of a decision by the Court of Appeals, Division One, awarding attorney fees pursuant to RCW 49.48.030 to the International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 46, for a successful grievance arbitration action on behalf of union members Curt Rider and Tim Key. We hold that RCW 49.48.030 provides for an award of attorney fees to a labor union that successfully recovers wages or salaries owed to its employee members in a labor arbitration proceeding.
FACTS AND PROCEDURAL HISTORY
The relevant facts are undisputed. In June 1997, the City of Everett (City)…
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