Illinois Appellate Court
Civil Court
Labor Law
Sheriff filed declaratory judgment action seeking declaration that he was not required to arbitrate a deecision by County Merit Commission to discharge officer of sheriff's department. Collective bargaining agreement contains no language stating that it becomes void upon election of a new representative, and that would also be contrary to labor relations policy. Arbitration provision is clear and unambiguous and allows officer to arbitrate merit commission decision; thus, court order compelling arbitration is proper. Court properly denied sheriff's request for a stay, as court had no authority to enjoin the ILRB from hearing the labor relations complaint, as it was not a party. (CARTER and O'BRIEN, concurring.)