by Ron DeLord | Apr 10, 2016 | Collective Bargaining, Memorial, Police, Politics, Unions
Personnel at the Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff will see their wages increase by 5 percent each July for the next three years, with certain employees getting an extra 2.5-percent pay boost in 2017, as part of a newly approved labor contract. The Contra...
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, Fire, Pensions, Police, Politics, Public Employees (Non-Sworn), Unions
San Bernardino will pay the holders of its pension obligation bonds 40 percent of what they’re owed, reducing the total payments to one of its largest creditors by about $45 million, according to a settlement between the bankrupt city and those creditors. The deal...
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...
