by Ron DeLord | Dec 5, 2016 | Collective Bargaining, Labor, Police, Politics, Unions
MEMPHIS, Tenn. Changes in benefits have resulted in a huge morale problem with Memphis police officers, we are told. Several years ago, cops protested by calling in sick. Local 24’s Mike Matthews says some fear another outbreak of the Blue Flu. You can take a...
by Ron DeLord | Dec 8, 2015 | Collective Bargaining, Labor, Police, Politics, Unions
A battle over the head of the Memphis Police Association. The new chairman of the city council says he ought to be fired. And incoming Mayor Jim Strickland says relations between his administration and the union will be based on being open and honest. The head of the...
by rondelord | Apr 1, 2015 | Collective Bargaining, Fire, Health Insurance, Labor, Pensions, Police, Politics, Unions
MEMPHIS, TN (localmemphis.com)–The flu that can’t be avoided by a shot could hit Memphis again. The city’s Chief Administrative Officer George Little says there’s nothing to worry about. And even though most of the negotiations have been on...