City, Central Falls v. Central Falls Fire Fighters, 02-1179 (2002)

DECISION

Before the Court are the petitions of the City of Central Falls (City) and Central Falls Fire Fighters, Local 1485, I.A.F.F. (Union). The City moves this Court to vacate and stay the arbitration award. The Union objects to the motion to vacate. This matter is before the Court pursuant to G.L. 1956 § 28-9-18.

FACTS AND TRAVEL

When Captain James Galligan and Private David Brosseau retired from the City of Central Falls Fire Department in the early months of 2001, each believed he was entitled, under the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between the City and Union, to payment for…