Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority v. Amalgamated Transit Union, Local 268

Timothy E. McMonagle, Judge.

Appellant, Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority (“GCRTA”), appeals from the trial court judgment confirming an arbitrator’s award reinstating Bruce Allen to his position of bus operator. Appellant contends that the trial court erred in confirming the award because the arbitrator’s award violates public policy and fails to draw its essence from the collective bargaining agreement. We disagree and affirm the judgment of the trial court.

Appellant provides public transportation in the city of Cleveland and throughout Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Appellee, Amalgamated…