City of Springfield v. Local Union No. 648

Discussion. We first review the judge’s determination that the arbitration clause at issue does not fall within the category of “broad,” as it would if it applied to “any differences arising with respect to the interpretation of th[e] contract.” AT&T Technologies, Inc. v. Communications Wkrs. of Am., 475 U.S. 643, 650 (1986) (AT&T). Language almost identical to this formulation is contained in Article 22 of the collective bargaining agreement (agreement) between the parties, which is entitled “Grievance Procedure.” The right to arbitration is conditioned on the ability to file a grievance,…