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60 FLRA No. 43
U. S. Dept. of Agriculture, Food Safety And Inspection Service and National Joint Council of Food Inspection Locals, AFGE (Heinsz, Arbitrator) 0-AR-3807 (Decided August 25, 2004)
The Arbitrator found that the matter was arbitrable and that the grievant was entitled to a retroactive temporary promotion and backpay for the performance of higher-graded duties. For the reasons that follow, we set aside the award.
The Authority found that the Arbitrator did not exceed his authority. However, the it found that the award was contrary to § 7122(a) of the Statute because it involved the classification of duties. The award was set aside.