Boston Teachers Union, Local 66, American Federation of Teachers, Afl-Cio v. School Committee of Boston

Summary

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court held that General Laws c. 150C §10 obligates a Superior Court to confirm an arbitration award upon application unless a timely motion to vacate or modify is filed, and that the union need not allege specific compliance facts to obtain confirmation. The court reviewed the Superior Court’s denial of the union’s motion for judgment on the pleadings de novo and reversed the dismissal.