American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees v. State

JUSTICE COCCIA *

delivered the opinion of the court:

These consolidated appeals arise under the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act (IPLRA) (Ill. Rev. Stat. 1985, ch. 48, par. 1601 et seq.). In No. 86 — 2988, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (union) appeals from an order entered by the circuit court, vacating an arbitration award entered in favor of one of its members. In No. 87 — 1392, the same union appeals from the dismissal of an unfair labor practice claim it filed with the Illinois State Labor Relations Board, charging certain employers with failing and…