City of Pittsburgh v. Fraternal Order of Police, Fort Pitt Lodge No. 1

OPINION BY

Judge PELLEGRINI.

The Fraternal Order of Police, Fort Pitt Lodge No. 1 (FOP) appeals from a decision and order of the Court of Common Pleas of Allegheny County (trial court) denying its appeal and finding that the City of Pittsburgh (City) has the right to limit its contribution toward the cost of health care coverage for police officers retiring after January 1, 2004. It also appeals from the trial court’s order granting the cross-appeal filed by the City and finding that the Board of Arbitration (Board) lacked jurisdiction to order the City to continue to offer the current health…