by Ron DeLord | Apr 10, 2016 | Collective Bargaining, Fire, Labor, Police, Politics, Public Employees (Non-Sworn), Unions
HARTFORD — Hundreds of state public safety union members–police officers, firefighters, correctional officers and others–rallied at the state Capitol Tuesday to protest the state government’s plan for layoffs and cuts to public services....
by Ron DeLord | Apr 10, 2016 | Collective Bargaining, Labor, Police, Politics, Unions
After months of negotiating for salary increases, the unions representing Pima County sheriff’s deputies might have hit a wall. County Administrator Chuck Huckelberry said last week he won’t recommend an increase in pay for the county’s law enforcement officers....
by Ron DeLord | Apr 10, 2016 | Collective Bargaining, Labor, Police, Politics, Unions
Ever since the Dec. 2 fatal shooting of Mario Woods thrust San Francisco police into the roiling national conversation over use of force, police union leaders here have been waging an aggressive defense — digging in their heels against suggested reforms and lashing...
by Ron DeLord | Apr 10, 2016 | Collective Bargaining, Fire, Labor, Pensions, Police, Politics, Public Employees (Non-Sworn), Unions
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — Bills calling for increased local contributions to two state pension programs and an overhaul of a community assistance program have been proposed in the Alaska Senate as lawmakers look to further cut costs amid a bulging budget deficit. Measures...
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 | Apr 10, 2016 | Collective Bargaining, Labor, Police, Politics, Unions
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Fraternal Order of Police President told FOX 4 News the department will be forced to cut 50 officer positions after Kansas City Council passed the city’s 2016-2017 budget on Thursday. The council approved a budget giving...
