Commonwealth Court of Pennsylvania November 1, 2002 (City of Erie v. Haas Memorial Lodge 7)

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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.