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Financial Secretary’s Report
Class action grievance covers everyone in 16-3
As we approach arbitration, we are demanding advances concerning an officer’s quality of life. It is time to recognize officers’ efforts in keeping the city safe.
There was a Grievance Committee held in Jan- uary with the following results: nine grievances were recommended to be withdrawn, including three medical grievances, via the Medical Griev- ance Committee’s new chairman, Andrew Can- tore. He just got here and hit the ground running
with all the grievances he is handling.
We are going forward with six grievances, including a class
action grievance that I filed for the Class of 16-3. Basically, it states that they passed Step 5 and were not given their duty availability allowance.
There was a similar grievance filed last year, so the outcome of that grievance will affect this one. I have had plenty of calls from the Class of 16-3. If you are in this class and/or know other people who were in your class, tell them that the class action grievance covers everyone in 16-3. They do not need to submit their names individually. I took some names from the people I talked to, in case our attorneys for the arbitration need to con- tact them.
And finally, 14 grievances were deferred for more informa- tion.
On to other business...The FOP elections are in full swing. I
want to remind unit reps that when the main board elections are over, vacancy posters will be sent to your unit. If you’re in- terested in retaining your position, submit a to-from to the FOP financial secretary.
If more than one person wants to be the rep for his or her unit, an election will be held.
A couple of new units popped up in the last year. If you are in one of these units, give me a call (if I am fortunate enough to win) and we can add that unit to the rep list.
To me, unit reps are the most important contributors to the Lodge when it comes to exchanging information about the changing situations and rules in the districts, units and areas. With their input, we are able to react swiftly on possible ille- gal contract violations that the City may try to push past our members.
There is some contractually “funny” business going on at the forensics unit, and the evidence technicians are being messed with again. Thanks to Unit Rep Kamal Judeh (and others) for giving me a heads-up on the circumstances. Our lawyers have a lot of paperwork to file to try and correct the situation; I will update you next month. Stay safe.
Save the date: On May 20, the National Police Paintball Or- ganization is having a Battle of the Badges at Blastcamp Paint- ball and Airsoft, 563 W. 600 North in Hobart, Indiana. For more information, visit nppopb.com/botb.
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