by Ron DeLord | Mar 13, 2016 | Collective Bargaining, Fire, Labor, Politics, Unions
Overtime spending by Portland municipal departments increased by more than $400,000 in 2015 – an 8 percent one-year jump – but city officials say a new fire department labor agreement could help reverse the growing costs. The Portland City Council will be asked Monday...
by Ron DeLord | Mar 13, 2016 | Collective Bargaining, Fire, Labor, Pensions, Police, Politics, Public Employees (Non-Sworn), Unions
Gov. Scott Walker sparked outcry in a news conference February 11, 2011. That’s when he announced Act 10. It ended public union rights, except the ability to bargain for limited wage increases. Fire and police unions were spared. “We have to reform the...
by Ron DeLord | Mar 13, 2016 | Canadian unions, Collective Bargaining, Fire, Labor, Police, Politics, Unions
If you’re a city police officer, firefighter or paramedic, this year’s proposed civic budget was a classic blend of good news and bad news. The good news is that despite tough economic times, the city is poised to, once again, demonstrate a level of...
by Ron DeLord | Mar 13, 2016 | Collective Bargaining, Fire, Labor, Politics, Unions
SOUTH CAROLINA – When you call 911, how much do you know about the first responders that race to your door. In a 7 News Investigation Brianna Smith found out that the continuous turnover in firehouses is not only draining your tax dollars, but it could also...
by Ron DeLord | Mar 13, 2016 | Collective Bargaining, Fire, Health Insurance, Labor, Police, Politics, Public Employees (Non-Sworn), Unions
Unions representing public workers in South Jersey will have more leeway to negotiate health-benefit contributions after a provision of Gov. Chris Christie’s “toolkit” health care reforms expired last year. But some municipalities don’t expect workers will pay less...
by Ron DeLord | Mar 13, 2016 | Collective Bargaining, Fire, Labor, Police, Public Employees (Non-Sworn), Unions
JEFFERSON CITY— The Missouri State Senate approved a bill that puts union employees in control of their own paychecks. The “paycheck protection” measure was approved by a veto-proof majority (23-7) late Tuesday night. Senate Leader Ron Richard, R-Joplin, said this...
