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The court of appeals reversed the trial court's judgment confirming an arbitration award in favor of the union chapter. The appellate court vacated the arbitration award on the ground that the arbitrator lacked jurisdiction over the grievance pursuant to the parties' collective bargaining agreement.
The trial court erred in denying the university's motion to vacate an arbitrator's award. The union's demand for arbitration was made outside of the 30-day period allowed by the parties' collective bargaining agreement, and the arbitrator accordingly lacked jurisdiction to proceed with arbitration. Even if the Chapter had established jurisdiction, the arbitrator improperly substituted his judgment for that of the university where the university's judgment and actions did not violate the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement. Judgment reversed arbitration award vacated.
Wright State University vs. Faculty Union: Arbitration Dispute
What Happened
The American Association of University Professors (faculty union) at Wright State University filed a grievance against the university, claiming discrimination, retaliation, harassment, and contract violations. The union asked for arbitration—a private hearing to resolve the dispute—but the university argued this request came too late under their contract rules.
What the Court Decided
A higher court agreed with the university. The court found that the union filed its arbitration request outside the 30-day deadline set in their collective bargaining agreement. Because the request was late, the arbitrator had no power to hear the case. The court threw out the arbitrator's previous award favoring the union.
Why This Matters for Workers
This case shows that deadlines in union contracts matter significantly. Workers and unions must carefully follow procedural rules—including filing deadlines—when pursuing grievances. Missing these deadlines can eliminate the right to arbitration, even if workers believe they suffered unfair treatment. Workers should act quickly and consult union representatives when problems arise.
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