City of Everett v. Local 1656, International Ass'n of Firefighters

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• affirming dismissal of declaratory judgment complaint where there was equal or better forum available to resolve dispute
• interpretation of collective bargaining agreements is board’s “traditional role, as to which it possesses special expertise”
• exhaustion excused when question more appropriate for resolution by a court, or remedy provided by agency would be inadequate and time consuming
• court may decline to grant declaratory relief if persuaded that it will not serve a useful purpose
• where provisions of a collective bargaining agreement must be interpreted to determine whether c. 32B, §16 has been violated, an administrative agency is the appropriate forum
• listing these traditional exceptions to the exhaustion requirement

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