County of Bedford v. Pennsylvania Social Services Union, Local 668

OPINION BY

Judge LEAVITT.

The County of Bedford (County) appeals from an order of the Court of Common Pleas of Bedford County (trial court) that affirmed an Arbitrator’s award sustaining the grievance of a County Employee, Shelia Suter (Grievant). The Arbitrator found that the County had discharged Grievant without cause. Accordingly, he modified the discharge to a 30-day suspension and directed the County to place Grievant in a position with the County comparable to the one she held prior to discharge but at a different location. 1 We affirm in part and reverse in part.

Grievant was hired by…