O'Connor v. Kern

Petitioner seeks an order under article 78 of the Civil Practice Act, commanding the municipal civil service commission to restore the title of his position, the former rate of compensation, and the earned salary which has been withheld from him since July 16, 1938, by reason of the alleged unlawful reduction. He was employed in the operation of sludge boats in connection with the sewage disposal plant at Ward’s Island, as a marine oiler on an eight-hour day without maintenance. The position is analogous to those existing in the ferry service.

On June 9, 1938, the department of public works in…