Gardocki v. Commonwealth

Opinion by

Judge Crumlish, Jb.,

Robert Gardocki, a former employee of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and member of its certified bargaining agent (AFSCME1), appeals on evidentiary grounds an arbitrator’s award and order which upheld his dismissal for just cause. PennDOT has filed a motion to quash the appeal asserting, inter alia, that Gardocki lacks standing to appeal the arbitration award.

We agree and dismiss the appeal.

Gardocki was fired from his position as a Real Estate Specialist on June 10, 1977, for conflict of interest2 and falsification of his…