Fraternal Order of Police v. Akron, Unpublished Decision (12-28-2007)

DECISION AND JOURNAL ENTRY

This cause was heard upon the record in the trial court. Each error assigned has been reviewed and the following disposition is made:

{¶ 1} Appellant, the City of Akron ("the City"), appeals the judgment of the Summit County Court of Common Pleas that granted a motion to compel arbitration filed by the Fraternal Order of Police, Akron Lodge No. 7 ("the Union"). We affirm.

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{¶ 2} The Union is the exclusive representative of employees of the Akron Police Department for purposes of collective bargaining. The City and the Union are parties to a collective bargaining…