Philadelphia Fraternal Order of Correctional Officers v. Rendell

OPINION OF THE COURT

CASTILLE, Justice.

Appellants challenge the constitutionality of a City of Philadelphia ordinance which authorizes the City to recognize only intervenor AFSCME District Council 33 as the exclusive collective bargaining representative for the City’s correctional officers. This Court granted review to determine if the municipal ordinance violates appellants’ rights either to free speech and association or equal protection under the Pennsylvania Constitution, and if appellants’ claims against appellees, the Mayor and the City of Philadelphia, are barred by the doctrine of res…