United Federation of Teachers President Michael Mulgrew, in a disgusting display of political favoritism, pitted his union’s members against New York City police officers . . .
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8/27/14
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In the midst of a deadlock with the Metropolitan Transportation Authority over a contract for its workers, the Long Island Rail Road’s largest union unanimously voted last week to approve going …
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By Emily Webb
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2/11/14
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The City Council is expected to vote on a $6.5 million bond measure later this month to pay for mandatory retroactive salaries to members of the Long Beach Patrolmen’s Benevolent Association, …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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12/4/13
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After a five-year-long impasse, a state arbitrator has approved a contract that will give Long Beach police a long-awaited raise.
On May 29, the arbitrator awarded the 61-member Patrolmen’s …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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6/12/13
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The city intends to move forward with what is being called a “first round” of layoffs in the coming days, as officials contend with a projected $10.2 million deficit and attempt to craft a …
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By Anthony Rifilato
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5/16/12
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The city intends to move forward with what is being called a “first round” of layoffs in the coming days, as city officials contend with a projected $10.2 million deficit and attempt to …
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Anthony Rifilato
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5/14/12
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City officials have asked two recently retired police officers — who are eligible for more than $1 million in total payouts — to take their payments over time, and the cash-strapped city will …
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Anthony Rifilato
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5/9/12
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I am writing on a matter of great public urgency, namely the reorganization of the police force proposed by Acting Police Commissioner Thomas Dale, and now under consideration by the County …
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Howard J. Kopel
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2/24/12
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City Manager Jack Schnirman called on the city’s various department heads, union leaders and commissioners on Monday to put a halt to overtime spending as he attempts to implement strict cost …
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By Anthony Rifilato
arifilato@liherald.com
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1/25/12
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The Long Beach Police Department was expected to vote on a proposed contract on Wednesday, after the Herald went to press.
The city and the local police union, the Long Beach Patrolmen's …
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JOSEPH KELLARD
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4/8/10
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