NY Judges Weigh Arbitrator’s Finding in NYC Transit Union Row

Claims from a New York transit workers’ union that a trial court judge wrongly overturned an arbitrator’s decision in its dispute with the New York City Transit Authority were met by a panel of dubious judges Wednesday.

The case centers on an arbitrator’s decision that employees subject to discipline should be given an initial hearing within 30 calendar days, awarding in favor of the employee and paying them for days that exceed that timeframe. The Transport Workers Union Local 100, which represents 41,000 public transportation and some private bus line workers in New York City, says a lower court judge ...