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...
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...
by Ron DeLord | Apr 10, 2016 | Labor, Police, Politics, Unions
DIBOLL, Texas — A police department wants to change the shoulder patch on their uniform to a bible verse to better reflect their values, MyEastTex reported. The Diboll Police Department already has “In God We Trust” on their vehicles and buildings, but wants to add a...
