City of Pittsburgh v. Fraternal Order of Police

OPINION

Chief Justice CAPPY.

The question presented in this matter is whether the Commonwealth Court’s affirmance of the trial court’s order is consistent with our decision in Appeal in Upper Providence Township, 514 Pa. 501, 526 A.2d 315 (1987). For the reasons that follow, we conclude that the Commonwealth Court’s order is consistent with Upper Providence although our rationale differs from that offered by the lower court. We accordingly affirm.

The Fraternal Order of Police, Fort Pitt Lodge No. 1 (“FOP”) is the recognized representative of the City of Pittsburgh Police Officers. The City of…