Pennsylvania State Police v. Pennsylvania Labor Relations Board

In its per curiam Order affirming the decision of the Commonwealth Court, the majority relies on Upper Makefield Twp. v. PLRB, 562 Pa. 113, 753 A.2d 803 (2000), a case that addressed the right of probationary employees to seek grievance arbitration under Act 111. The present appeal, however, concerns the duty on the Pennsylvania State Police to bargain with the Pennsylvania State Police Association regarding alteration of existing terms and conditions of employment (as discerned from past practice) of Association members. Therefore, I do not agree that Upper Makefield’s holding is…