In the 1960 Trilogy cases, the Supreme Court said that if a court sees any doubt that a grievance is covered in a contract, then it is not subject to arbitration.

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In the 1960 Trilogy cases (i.e., Steelworkers Trilogy), the Supreme Court established the principle that arbitrators have the primary authority to interpret and apply collective bargaining agreements. The Court held that if a contract contains a broad arbitration clause, then any ambiguity about the scope of the clause should be resolved in favor of arbitration. Therefore, if there is doubt about whether a particular grievance falls within the scope of the arbitration clause, the issue should be submitted to arbitration for resolution.

In the 1960 Trilogy Cases, the Supreme Court Said That