by Ron DeLord | Jun 19, 2016 | Labor, Police, Politics, Unions
The San Diego Police Officers Association on Sunday called for Democratic mayoral candidate Ed Harris to apologize for comments he made during a debate in which he referred to officers as “storm troopers” for their actions at a Donald Trump rally last...
by Ron DeLord | Jun 19, 2016 | Collective Bargaining, Fire, Labor, Politics, Unions
Ocean City firefighters and emergency medical personnel have begun a petition for a place on the ballot in November’s local elections. The International Association of Firefighters’ Local 4269 is fighting for an amendment in the town charter allowing for...
by Ron DeLord | Jun 19, 2016 | Labor, Police, Politics, Unions
Despite plans to add a sixth patrol division to address slow police response times, the Fort Worth Police Department is facing a shortage of recruits and is losing more officers each month than it’s hiring. Negative attitudes toward policing, a strong economy and the...
by Ron DeLord | Jun 19, 2016 | Collective Bargaining, Labor, Police, Politics, Unions
Pittsburgh police officers would receive annual raises of 1 percent to 2 percent through 2019 but have to contribute more toward their medical benefits under a draft arbitration award the Tribune-Review obtained Tuesday. Robert Swartzwelder, president of Fraternal...
by Ron DeLord | Jun 19, 2016 | Fire, Labor, Police, Politics, Public Employees (Non-Sworn), Unions
The unions have highlighted business practices at Mr. Trump’s hotels and resorts that they deem anti-union, including efforts against unionizing Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas and the hiring of foreign workers at Mar-a-Lago Club in Palm Beach, Florida. But the...
by Ron DeLord | Jun 6, 2016 | Fire, Labor, Pensions, Police, Politics, Public Employees (Non-Sworn), Unions
Pensions are good. Pensions are worth preserving until something better comes along. But pensions that make impossible promises and cultivate lies are not the pensions we should hope for. If you are fortunate enough to have a pension these days (and you’re probably...
