Arbitration Award Summaries

City of Minneapolis & AFSCME Council 5 (No BMS or FMCS Case No.)

Arbitrator David S. Paull

Issue: Arbitrability

EE termination moved to Step 4 of grievance procedure. ER challenged not done so within a reasonable timeline. Exclusive Representative not copied on Step 3 ER denial sent to union stewards.

Grievance Denied. The union did not provide timely notice of intention to advance the grievance to final and binding arbitration pursuant to CBA and the matter cannot proceed to final and binding arbitration.