Legal Opinion
City of Erie v. Haas Memorial Lodge 7
Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania
Decided November 1, 2002PublishedCited by 4 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION BY
SENIOR Judge KELLEY.
The City of Erie (City) appeals from an order of the Court of Common Pleas of Erie County (trial court) denying the City’s petition to vacate in part an arbitration award.
The City and the Haas Memorial Lodge # 7 Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) were parties to a collective bargaining agreement which was set to expire on December 31, 2001. In August 2001, the parties entered into negotiations for a new contract pursuant to what is commonly known as Act 111. 1 However, an impasse occurred and an arbitration panel was appointed. A hearing was held before the…
2Cases cited2 opinions
- City of Philadelphia v. District Council 33Supreme Court of Pennsylvania · 1991
- City of Butler v. City of Butler Police DepartmentCommonwealth Court of Pennsylvania · 2001
3Cited by4 opinions
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- Upper Merion Township v. Upper Merion Township Police OfficersCommonwealth Court of Pennsylvania · 2006
- City of Erie v. Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 7Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania · 2009
- City of Lancaster v. Fire Fighters Local Union No. 319Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania · 2003