by Ron DeLord | Nov 8, 2016 | Collective Bargaining, Fire, Labor, Pensions, Police, Politics, Public Employees (Non-Sworn), Unions
It’s been clear for years that Springfield residents have been suffering under the city’s deepening pension crisis. Two years ago, the city was already spending nearly every penny of its general fund property taxes on pension costs, leaving nothing for other core...
by Ron DeLord | Nov 8, 2016 | Collective Bargaining, Fire, Labor, Pensions, Police, Politics, Public Employees (Non-Sworn), Unions
Ohio’s public pension systems could be in big trouble, according to a recent study, but that outlook can vary greatly depending on how much money they will make from the stock market over the years. The study, released Oct. 13 by the American Legislative...
by Ron DeLord | Nov 8, 2016 | Collective Bargaining, Labor, Police, Politics, Unions
The Pennsylvania legislature has passed a law prohibiting the release of officers’ names for up to 30 days after a police-related death has occurred. It was backed by Philadelphia police unions and will become law if signed by Democratic Governor Tom Wolf. The...
by Ron DeLord | Nov 8, 2016 | Collective Bargaining, Fire, Labor, Politics, Unions
HARLINGEN — The local firefighters’ union and the city have reached a standstill. After more than three months of trying to negotiate a new contract, the parties have hit a roadblock as they tried to agree on salary, benefits and staffing levels, Lt. Julio Zetina,...
by Ron DeLord | Nov 8, 2016 | Collective Bargaining, Labor, Police, Politics, Unions
Officials in the Lake County Sheriff’s Office are at odds with a local social club for current and retired police officers over its name, which they say confuses people. The Lake County Sheriff’s Police Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 66 is hosting a...
