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Governor Corbett last week signed SB 1321, which requires that Act 111 interest arbitration awards comply with a municipality’s Financial Recovery Plan under the Municipalities Financial Recovery Act (Act 47
In efforts to control ever-escalating post-retirement health care costs, many Pennsylvania municipalities have sought decreased post-retirement health benefits for current employees in Act 111 interest arbitration
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court last week ruled that a municipality’s “distressed” status under Act 47 does not insulate it from Act 111 interest arbitration awards exceeding the municipality’s recovery plan
An Act 111 interest arbitration panel recently issued a landmark firefighter contract award that provides the City of Reading with significant and wide-ranging fiscal relief, enables the City to address future fiscal and operational needs, and restores management rights
