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58 FLRA No. 1
AFGE, Local 2401 and U. S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs, Northern Arizona Veterans Administration Health Care System, Prescott, Arizona (White, Arbitrator), 0-AR- 3523 (Decided August 2, 2002)
The Authority found that the exceptions to the Arbitrator's February 1, 2002 award were untimely filed. Accordingly, they were dismissed. However, the Authority found that the exceptions were timely filed to the extent that they challenge the February 8, 2002 award.
In addressing the merits of the February 8 award, the Authority concluded that it was not deficient on the grounds raised in the exceptions and set forth in § 7122(a). The Authority rejected the allegations that the arbitrator was biased, that he exceeded his authority, or that he failed to provide a fair hearing. The Authority also rejected the allegation that the award was based on a nonfact, or that it was contrary to law. Accordingly, the Union's exceptions to the February 8 award were denied.