by Ron DeLord | Dec 5, 2016 | Collective Bargaining, Fire, Labor, Police, Politics, Unions
The city of Palo Alto should have consulted with its public safety unions before authorizing a 2011 ballot measure to repeal a provision on binding arbitration, an appellate court has determined. The Sixth District Court of Appeal in San Jose agreed with the Public...
by Ron DeLord | Dec 5, 2016 | Collective Bargaining, Fire, Health Insurance, Police, Politics, Unions
Lansing — Local governments across Michigan have promised retiree health care benefits they cannot afford, House Speaker Kevin Cotter said Thursday, warning that collective unfunded liabilities of $11 billion could drive more Michigan cities toward bankruptcy. “The...
by Ron DeLord | Dec 5, 2016 | Collective Bargaining, Police, Politics, Unions
SAN ANTONIO – The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office and the Deputy Sheriff’s Association have reached a collective-bargaining agreement. The two side have been negotiating for several months. The sheriff’s office said the new agreement will “ensure accountability...
by Ron DeLord | Dec 5, 2016 | Labor, Police, Politics, Unions
President-elect Donald Trump has said he will punish American cities that fail to cooperate with federal immigration authorities seeking to detain and deport undocumented immigrants, a stance that sets up a potential clash with local officials in New Orleans. But as...
by Ron DeLord | Dec 5, 2016 | Collective Bargaining, Fire, Labor, Police, Politics, Unions
Two of the city’s three public safety unions are willing to consider a one-year extension of their contracts with the city – but it might not be as simple as giving the go-ahead. Although negotiations for new contracts are set for spring 2017, City Council has said it...
by Ron DeLord | Dec 5, 2016 | Collective Bargaining, Labor, Police, Politics, Unions
MEMPHIS, Tenn. Changes in benefits have resulted in a huge morale problem with Memphis police officers, we are told. Several years ago, cops protested by calling in sick. Local 24’s Mike Matthews says some fear another outbreak of the Blue Flu. You can take a...
