City of Opa-Locka v. Dade County Police Benevolent Ass'n

NESBITT, Judge.

The City of Opa-Locka (City) appeals an order confirming an arbitration award reinstating a police officer employed by the City. After the officer had been terminated for disciplinary reasons, the Dade County Police Benevolent Association (PBA), the union representing the Dade County police officers, resolved the dispute through arbitration, the grievance procedure contained in the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) in effect between the City and the PBA. The PBA claimed disciplinary matters were subject to arbitration. We disagree and vacate the order under review for the…