FOP Lodge 5 and A. Herder v. City of Philadelphia Appeal of: A. Herder

OPINION BY JUDGE SIMPSON

In this grievance arbitration matter, Arthur Herder (Grievant) appeals an order of the Court of Common Pleas of Philadelphia County (trial court) 1 that denied Grievant's petition to intervene and to vacate a grievance arbitration award issued under the statute known as the Policemen and Firemen Collective Bargaining Act, 2 more commonly referred to as Act 111. The award concluded that the City of Philadelphia (City) had just cause to terminate Grievant for conduct unbecoming an officer. The trial court agreed with the City and Grievant's union, the Fraternal Order of…