Were still waiting for Cooper Anderson interview. Cbs2 Mike Parker interviews Mike on Jul. 17th, over Mike's legal travesty of defending himself THEN BEING FOUND GULITY. The interview still gives a decent over-all interview. In case you missed it click title.
Mike stand tall, you were right in protecting yourself, THIS IS A TRUE INJUSTICE.
For anyone who missed the first benefit because of weather or distance, we are having another benefit to assist......
Police Officer Mike Mette
Lets support Mike as he fights through this terrible injustice.
The FOP Hall
1412 W. Washington Blvd.
Chicago, Illinois
Tickets cost $20 each and can be purchased at the door the night of the party.
For more information please visit the website at www.mikemettedefensefund.com
Showing posts with label FOP Lodge 7. Show all posts
Showing posts with label FOP Lodge 7. Show all posts
Wednesday, September 5, 2007
Wednesday, July 25, 2007
FOP CONTRACT QUESTION
An interested party wanted a post on the upcoming contract and possible changes. Were not sure if you want our input our not, or just wanted an open post for the specific topic to be addressed?
Even so, we have reviewed the proposed inserts and deletions, we don't put a lot of weight behind what has thus far been offered up. Were in to early of a stage, some may disagree with us, but we don't like the way the contract negotiations have been handled in the past, behind closed doors from the media, prying eye theory. Our view, even when your given updates at the lodge meetings, you can only inquire so far. Your not necessarily told of revisions being made at the table and these revisions can affect you later down the road. While we trust FOP #7 is negotiating for us, they have also been known as doing disfavor of representation.
The negotiating team is pretty much hand picked by the President and Vice President. We have seen some board members silenced, as the minority before the majority. Natch, majority rules but if the cards are stacked right, the results come out the same and in favor of the chosen ruling parties. Do we think FOP Fraternal has completely fallen to managements wayside? The answer is no. However, we do think #7 has been getting more and more lax on representation along with being management and city friendlier these days, and were not alone. Only you as officers can fix this and it does not mean conferring just about every decision the President bestowed upon you. That's what the Nay vote is for but first you have to care and understand your contract, with its weak and strong points and you have to put your personal socializing views aside. You need to listen to all the vocal speakers, its a balancing factor, where you can be fooled. FOP is bound to represent you and your bound to assure they do, unless you prefer the term. " Denied, Awarded in favor for the city, past practice trump card, with managements over-watered rights."
Everything going in does not guarantee you it will make it out, that's why its called negotiating. The rest is up to you but only collectively, that is, if you really care about those future terms, benefits and working conditions across the full board. In our opinion, separation of the blue rights should be minimal at the most. Everything else is plain fluff and a political filler for spin. When we come to the typical impasse, with what the city desires to offer up. Odds will likely be in favor by the arbitrator and for the city. Doubt it, then study up on past arbitration decisions.
Even so, we have reviewed the proposed inserts and deletions, we don't put a lot of weight behind what has thus far been offered up. Were in to early of a stage, some may disagree with us, but we don't like the way the contract negotiations have been handled in the past, behind closed doors from the media, prying eye theory. Our view, even when your given updates at the lodge meetings, you can only inquire so far. Your not necessarily told of revisions being made at the table and these revisions can affect you later down the road. While we trust FOP #7 is negotiating for us, they have also been known as doing disfavor of representation.
The negotiating team is pretty much hand picked by the President and Vice President. We have seen some board members silenced, as the minority before the majority. Natch, majority rules but if the cards are stacked right, the results come out the same and in favor of the chosen ruling parties. Do we think FOP Fraternal has completely fallen to managements wayside? The answer is no. However, we do think #7 has been getting more and more lax on representation along with being management and city friendlier these days, and were not alone. Only you as officers can fix this and it does not mean conferring just about every decision the President bestowed upon you. That's what the Nay vote is for but first you have to care and understand your contract, with its weak and strong points and you have to put your personal socializing views aside. You need to listen to all the vocal speakers, its a balancing factor, where you can be fooled. FOP is bound to represent you and your bound to assure they do, unless you prefer the term. " Denied, Awarded in favor for the city, past practice trump card, with managements over-watered rights."
Everything going in does not guarantee you it will make it out, that's why its called negotiating. The rest is up to you but only collectively, that is, if you really care about those future terms, benefits and working conditions across the full board. In our opinion, separation of the blue rights should be minimal at the most. Everything else is plain fluff and a political filler for spin. When we come to the typical impasse, with what the city desires to offer up. Odds will likely be in favor by the arbitrator and for the city. Doubt it, then study up on past arbitration decisions.
Saturday, July 21, 2007
OPS AND NEW CITY ADMINISTATOR
For those of you, who have not yet looked at the powers of the new City Administrator Rosenzweig, we suggest you review the additions and changes in Municipal law. If you click on the title, you will be taken to the city council meeting minutes.
The new Administrator also has the power, under annual appropriations for her own Deputies, assistants and employee's to work along with her. We think OIR might come into play here. We may be wrong but we feel she can obtain a wealth of support and insight from her former agency, it just makes sense to us. She also has the power to make recommendations directly to, the Superintendent, the Police Board and the Chairman of the City Council on Police and Fire, concerning revisions in Police Operating Procedures, which also includes the efficiency of the department. Her job will assist the city in liability avoidance factor, being you and the lawsuits.
R/O has no knowledge, under subpoena power is a thing of the past, so plaque it for prosperity sake. This power reflects upon all city employees, in any related manner. She receives all reports regardless of results, and she can refer those believed to be guilty, to other Police agencies. Her word is set in stone. If the Superintendent disagrees. It has to be placed in writing under three guidelines, if the case makes it to the Police Board over the dispute. A three member panel from the board, has to agree across the board with the Supe. If not, Her findings make the determination, period, same goes if the Superintendent does not reply in 90 days.
One of the issue's which has popped up in the past, is OIR and the solo foot pursuits accountability factor, leaving your partner with a suspect while you chase. Or somewhere in the recess of the mind, all shootings are preventable theory. On OIR. They will seek out an alleged offender or witness, regardless of Alias to the ends of the earth. Including tracking them down to jail for their side of the story. Again, were not saying OIR will be involved, but if you were rather new in a field, and then appointed to a new position with tremendous authority, who would you seek assistance from? Just a thought. Personally, we know very little in reference to OIR Office of Independent Review, other than the papers they have put out and Merrick's papers, along with his Berkley past of bad cop, good cop and his, what if I had been a minority then. Their lawyer's backgrounds are in civil rights. We can only hope, after all she is an appointed authority with tremendous power and a new office.
Unfortunately, so many of us, have little faith in Chicago's style of politics, so there's a very natural concern. There are cries from both sides of the fence and only time and the FOP should tell. The contract might need a stronger revision during negotiations, if its not to late. If not the next contract will be even more interesting.
COPY AND PASTE THIS LINK AND READ UP AS AN EXAMPLE
http://laoir.com/reports/oversight_rpt-1-03.pdf
The new Administrator also has the power, under annual appropriations for her own Deputies, assistants and employee's to work along with her. We think OIR might come into play here. We may be wrong but we feel she can obtain a wealth of support and insight from her former agency, it just makes sense to us. She also has the power to make recommendations directly to, the Superintendent, the Police Board and the Chairman of the City Council on Police and Fire, concerning revisions in Police Operating Procedures, which also includes the efficiency of the department. Her job will assist the city in liability avoidance factor, being you and the lawsuits.
R/O has no knowledge, under subpoena power is a thing of the past, so plaque it for prosperity sake. This power reflects upon all city employees, in any related manner. She receives all reports regardless of results, and she can refer those believed to be guilty, to other Police agencies. Her word is set in stone. If the Superintendent disagrees. It has to be placed in writing under three guidelines, if the case makes it to the Police Board over the dispute. A three member panel from the board, has to agree across the board with the Supe. If not, Her findings make the determination, period, same goes if the Superintendent does not reply in 90 days.
One of the issue's which has popped up in the past, is OIR and the solo foot pursuits accountability factor, leaving your partner with a suspect while you chase. Or somewhere in the recess of the mind, all shootings are preventable theory. On OIR. They will seek out an alleged offender or witness, regardless of Alias to the ends of the earth. Including tracking them down to jail for their side of the story. Again, were not saying OIR will be involved, but if you were rather new in a field, and then appointed to a new position with tremendous authority, who would you seek assistance from? Just a thought. Personally, we know very little in reference to OIR Office of Independent Review, other than the papers they have put out and Merrick's papers, along with his Berkley past of bad cop, good cop and his, what if I had been a minority then. Their lawyer's backgrounds are in civil rights. We can only hope, after all she is an appointed authority with tremendous power and a new office.
Unfortunately, so many of us, have little faith in Chicago's style of politics, so there's a very natural concern. There are cries from both sides of the fence and only time and the FOP should tell. The contract might need a stronger revision during negotiations, if its not to late. If not the next contract will be even more interesting.
COPY AND PASTE THIS LINK AND READ UP AS AN EXAMPLE
http://laoir.com/reports/oversight_rpt-1-03.pdf
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