West York Borough Police Officer to be reinstated

West York Borough hired Officer Bree Wilson on March 7, 2008. On January 26, 2011 Officer Wilson was placed on administrative leave for alleged misconduct pending an investigation. On March 4, 2011 Officer Wilson was officially charged and placed on suspension without pay.

At the time of suspension a grievance was filed by the Local Union, which was held in abeyance until all issues were resolved. Charges against Officer Wilson were dismissed two (2) years later on March 6, 2013. Instead of being reinstated, the Borough terminated her employment on June 17, 2013.

This grievance remained in limbo until Local 776 Business Agent William Olmeda actively pursued the case and in April 2015 it went to arbitration for a determination on a wrongful discharge. The case was heard and a decision was rendered on December 9, 2015.

The arbitration award stated that Officer Wilson was to be reinstated as a police officer and made whole for all lost wages and benefits. The Local Union estimates that she is owed in excess of $220,000.00 dollars in lost wages and benefits.

L-R: Local 776 Business Agent Bill Olmeda, Officer Bree Wilson, Local 776 President Ed Thompson