by Ron DeLord | May 31, 2016 | Collective Bargaining, Fire, Pensions, Police, Politics, Public Employees (Non-Sworn), Unions
Further reforms of Pennsylvania’s major public employee pension systems faltered last year, first on a veto by Gov. Tom Wolf and, later, a collapsing state budget package. But the issue that never fell off the list of top Republican legislative priorities came...
by Ron DeLord | May 31, 2016 | Labor, Police, Politics, Unions
It’s become too clear to ignore: In many American cities, homicide is on the rise. The 56 largest cities saw 17 percent more homicides in 2015 than in 2014 — and in 10 of those cities, homicides were up by more than 60 percent. For people who’ve been...
by Ron DeLord | May 31, 2016 | Labor, Police, Politics, Unions
The National Fraternal Order of Police Foundations is launching a new campaign to reconnect to the public amid a disturbing rise in fatal shootings of cops across the country. The multi-faceted campaign, entitled “Our True Heroes” will educate the public on “the...
by Ron DeLord | May 31, 2016 | Collective Bargaining, Labor, Police, Politics, Unions
DALLAS — Dallas is an attractive city, and its skyline one of the best in the world. But, apparently, it’s not attractive when it comes to recruiting police officers. “It’s getting to the point that it’s critical,” said Mike Mata, vice...
by Ron DeLord | May 31, 2016 | Collective Bargaining, Labor, Police, Politics, Unions
Mayor Rahm Emanuel made big news on Friday, sort of, when he announced three basic reforms to crack down on police misconduct and restore trust in the Chicago Police Department. The mayor will make bigger news in late June when he reveals exactly how serious and...
by Ron DeLord | May 31, 2016 | Collective Bargaining, Labor, Police, Politics
BROOKLYN – Two police unions are accusing New York City leaders of unfair treatment. The Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association released a new ad titled “Jennifer,” which accuses Mayor Bill de Blasio and his administration of “refusing to...
