by Ron DeLord | Jan 10, 2017 | Collective Bargaining, Fire, Labor, Pensions, Police, Politics, Public Employees (Non-Sworn), Unions
Flint is facing another crisis — but this one doesn’t involve its drinking water. The city’s pension system is severely underfunded and getting worse, and that leaves the future viability of the city uncertain, no matter what happens with its water lines. Flint’s...
by Ron DeLord | Apr 10, 2016 | Collective Bargaining, Fire, Labor, Pensions, Police, Politics, Public Employees (Non-Sworn), Unions
Detroit — The city’s financial officer on Monday said the city could add $30 million this fiscal year to pay into the city’s two pension funds, three times more than initially planned. “It’s our expectation that … we’ll have an additional $20 million-$30 million that...
by Ron DeLord | Jan 24, 2016 | Police, Politics, Unions, United Kingdom
As a police officer in England, Michael Matthews doesn’t carry a gun — but while on a recent ride-along with Detroit cops, he says there were times he wished he was packing. Detroit’s rampant violence, “Third World poverty,” and the availability of firearms aren’t as...
by rondelord | Jan 5, 2015 | Collective Bargaining, Fire, Labor, Pensions, Police, Politics, Public Employees (Non-Sworn), Unions
Detroit — Warren Evans on his first day as Wayne County’s executive announced he will save taxpayers $1.2 million with fewer staff and lower salaries. The savings will stem from a 5 percent salary reduction for all appointees, according to a press release sent early...