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Unique circumstances call for unique Union approach to contract
By Jennifer Gomori, POJ Editor Bloomfield Township Road Maintenance has worked well with management over the years with no representation, so when they decided to unionize, they were concerned about maintaining that good relationship. The 21-member group found the perfect fit in the GELC. They joined the Union in early 2020 and have been impressed […]
Save the dates for NAPO’s 2021 rescheduled events
NAPO recently announced the rescheduled dates and locations for their 2021 events as follows: The 43rd Annual Convention has been moved to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, July 20–23. Additional information is expected next week via email regarding registration, hotel information and discounts with Hertz, Delta and United Airlines. NAPO’s Attorney Seminar will take place as previously […]
Washington Report – March 18, 2021
President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan (Public Law 117-2), his $1.9 trillion coronavirus aid package, on March 11. The aid package includes $362 billion in aid to state, local, and Tribal governments as well as U.S. territories to help address budget and revenue shortfalls caused by the pandemic and assist in covering […]
Bloomfield Township Employees tout GELC speed, accountability in first contract
By Jennifer Gomori, POJ Editor Bloomfield Township General Employees had varying pay rates and benefits with a pending change in township leadership, so they decided to unionize through GELC to bring consistency. “We got several different bargaining groups,” said GELC Labor Rep. Frank Klik. “The pay scale was all over the place and how they […]
Save the Date: Renowned speaker Will Aitchison to headline 2021 POLC/GELC Conference
You won’t want to miss the nationally acclaimed public safety/public employee speaker featured during the 2021 Annual POLC/GELC Meeting & Labor Seminar, scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 15 to Friday, Sept. 17 at a new venue. Law enforcement and public employee advocate and author Will Aitchison will be returning as the keynote speaker. Aitchison, who leads […]
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Posted by: jgomori Posted date: April 1, 2021
Save the dates for NAPO’s 2021 rescheduled events
NAPO recently announced the rescheduled dates and locations for their 2021 events as follows: The 43rd Annual Convention has been moved to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, July 20–23. Additional information is expected next week via email regarding registration, hotel information and discounts with Hertz, Delta and United Airlines. NAPO’s Attorney Seminar will take place as previously […]
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Posted by: jgomori Posted date: March 23, 2021
Clinton Township Police Chief loses battle with COVID-19
By Jennifer Gomori, POJ Editor The Police Officers Labor Council is saddened by the loss of Clinton Township Police Chief Fred Posavetz, 64, who passed away March 22 from complications of COVID-19. Posavetz was hospitalized in late February after contracting coronavirus, said POLC Labor Rep. Jim Stachowski, a retired Clinton Township Police Lieutenant. The POLC […]
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Posted by: jgomori Posted date: April 12, 2021
Washington Report – April 9, 2021
NAPO met virtually with majority staff of the House Judiciary Committee and staff for Senator Judiciary Committee Chairman Richard Durbin (D-IL) to discuss our priority legislation to move during National Police Week. We discussed the need for legislation to increase penalties for the murder, attempted murder, or assault of federal, state, and local law enforcement […]
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Posted by: jgomori Posted date: February 12, 2021
Save the Date: Renowned speaker Will Aitchison to headline 2021 POLC/GELC Conference
You won’t want to miss the nationally acclaimed public safety/public employee speaker featured during the 2021 Annual POLC/GELC Meeting & Labor Seminar, scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 15 to Friday, Sept. 17 at a new venue. Law enforcement and public employee advocate and author Will Aitchison will be returning as the keynote speaker. Aitchison, who leads […]