by rondelord | Jun 29, 2015 | Labor, Pensions, Politics, Unions
LANSING, Mich. (AP) – The Michigan Legislature is considering a proposal to raise the pensions of 96 former state troopers who retired three or more decades ago to ensure they get at least $16,000 a year. The state Senate unanimously approved two bills June 17...
by rondelord | Jun 29, 2015 | Police, Politics
LUBBOCK, Texas (AP) – The police chief in Lubbock, Texas, was demoted to captain just a day after an assistant police chief overseeing a murder investigation was reassigned, according to a newspaper report. The Lubbock Avalanche-Journal, citing a news release...
by rondelord | Mar 9, 2015 | Labor, Police, Politics, Unions
Putting more body cameras on police will not improve the relationship between law enforcement and the communities they oversee, according to a presidential task force report. Instead, more minority hiring, better training, improved civilian oversight and the...
by rondelord | Jan 14, 2015 | Collective Bargaining, Fire, Labor, Police, Politics, Public Employees (Non-Sworn), Unions
After another wave year for conservatives, multiple states are primed to enact right-to-work policies. Right now, in 26 states, workers can be forced to join a union and pay compulsory dues. Even if an employee opposes the union’s efforts, they can still be required...
by rondelord | Jan 14, 2015 | Collective Bargaining, Labor, Pensions, Politics, Public Employees (Non-Sworn), Unions
CINCINNATI (AP) – Final details of a deal reached recently to fund the city of Cincinnati’s pension system are being worked out between the city and workers, with officials hoping to submit the final agreement for a federal judge’s approval within a few weeks....