City of Cleveland v. Afscme, Local 100, Unpublished Decision (8-5-1999)

JOURNAL ENTRY AND OPINION

Appellant AFSCME, Local 100 ("Union"), appeals from an order of the trial court vacating an arbitration award which reinstated Mary Wingard's employment by the appellee City of Cleveland. The Union contends the trial court exceeded its authority in vacating the award and in denying the Union's motion for summary judgment and its application to affirm the award. We find merit to the appeal and reverse and enter judgment for the appellant.

An arbitration hearing was held between the City and the Union on July 16, 1997, regarding a grievance filed over the discharge of…