Rodriguez v. Consolidated Edison Co. of New York, Inc.

OPINION OF THE COURT

Memorandum.

On summary consideration, the order of the Appellate Division should be affirmed, with costs.

*903The action of the arbitrator exceeded no limitation, either express or implied, in the arbitration provision of the collective bargaining agreement. Under its rule V(4) the arbitrator had the power and authority to adjudge “the sufficiency and reasonableness of the cause [for disciplinary action] stated by the Company”. If he found the cause “insufficient and unreasonable”, reinstatement to employment with back pay and benefits for the period of discharge was mandated.…