But an arbitrator’s ruling in October would end the board’s exclusive authority over terminations and long suspensions and allow the union for most cops to contest them in private arbitration.

Source: https://chicago.suntimes.com/2023/12/22/24012198/chicago-police-fire-four-officers-corrupt-sergeant

Neither the league’s evidence nor the arbitrator’s explanation has been made public, although two of his accusers reportedly testified against him during an appeal process that took seven months.

Source: https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2023-01-06/trevor-bauer-cut-released-dodgers-mlb