Hockaday v. Civil Service Commission

Opinion by

Judge Crumlish, Jr.,

This appeal came to us following an Order of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County affirming a decision of the Civil Service Commission which upheld the dismissal of appellant Hockaday for abandoning his work position.

The history of this case is detailed and a review of the prior proceedings is necessary in order to fully understand the issue now before this Court.

Appellant held the position of “laborer” in the Department of Streets of Philadelphia. He was also a delegate of the local union, elected at his employment station which was located at…