In the Matter of the Arbitration Between City of Johnstown, Appellant, and Johnstown Police Benevolent Association…

Summary

The New York Court of Appeals held that the grievances concerning the extension of retirement benefits to Tier II police officers are arbitrable under the two‑part Liverpool‑Watertown test, affirming the Appellate Division orders dismissing the cities' petitions to stay arbitration; Justice Graffeo dissented, arguing the statutory prohibition bars arbitration.