Written by William J. Walsh
on Friday, 05 February 2010
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As promised, the Retired BPSOF has been formed. Letters are going out to our most recent retirees inviting them to join. There are no dues, but Membership in the Retired group will be a condition to remaining in the Federation's benefit plans. Retired Members will be given access to the public portion of the website, and be entitled to purchase discount tickets to retirement and Christmas parties.
Many retirees with years of talent and experience have been our Members over the years. With our collective bargaining agreement and working conditions under attack daily, we need all hands on deck. We ask merely that the Retired Group Members stay informed, and make calls and send letters to their elected officials when issues are in play with legislative or local changes affecting our group. Also, remember to support those seeking elected office who support those of us in law enforcement and our families. Any Retired Member who seeks Membership, please contact me via email or by phone at the Federation offices.
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Last Updated on Friday, 05 February 2010 16:39 |
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Written by William J. Walsh
on Thursday, 04 February 2010
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Governor Deval Patrick today backed out of his scheduled speech at the AFL-CIO conference in Plymouth.
Over 200 officers and Members of the BPPA, BPSOF, BPDBS & MASScop stood as one in opposition to this Governor's assault on our collective bargaining rights. The decision to cancel was so abrupt, the Governor's State Police security detail arrivved at the scene to advance his arrival.
This is certainly not the last time you will see unity in our profession. Get involved.
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Last Updated on Thursday, 04 February 2010 20:37 |
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Written by Francis W. Armstrong, Jr.
on Wednesday, 03 February 2010
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As of 4:00pm this afternoon, the BPSOF is pleased to announce the appointment of Sergeant Richard Dahill, as the interim representative for the Headquarters' position. An election for this position will be held on Friday, March 19, 2010. Any Federation member assigned to Headquarters, who wishes to run for this position should notify the Federation in writing, (attention: Secretary Maura Flynn), of their intention to run, within seven days of the election. This same seven day notification process would also apply to the D-14 election scheduled for March 18, 2010. I had inadvertently left this aspect out of yesterday's announcement, my apologies. Frank Armstrong
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Written by William J. Walsh
on Thursday, 04 February 2010
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The Governor released his version of the 2011 Fiscal Budget. The Municipal Police Career Education Incentive Reimbursement ( line item#8000-0040) was proposed to be further reduced to $5,000,000.00, from the current $10,000,000.00 figure. Please keep in mind the Budget still must go through the House and the Senate where both Chambers can add or subtract money to various items. The differences then get sent to a Joint Conference Committee of both Chambers.
On February 8, 2010, the Legislatures Joint Public Service Committee will hear HB 2509 "An Act regarding municipal health insurance plans".
As many of you know, this is a direct attack on our collectively bargained benfit of health insurance. What municipalities are pushing is either taking health insurance out of collective bargaining and forcing us into the inferior state plan ("GIC"). The other option is allowing the municipality to design your plan entirely. What hospitals, doctors, medications and co-payments you incur would be essentially designed by a government bureaucrat, with no bargaining on the issue.
Please, stay vigiliant on these issues. We need to send every elected official the message that budgets cannot be balanced on the backs of public employees who have already taken enough of a beating. Every Representative, senator and the governor are up for election this fall.
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Written by Francis W. Armstrong, Jr.
on Wednesday, 03 February 2010
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All BPSOF members are again reminded that their attendance is requested at tomorrow's informational rally, busses will be leaving from 9-11 Shetland Street, BPPA HQs, at noon.
Any BPSOF member who particpates in tomorrow's event in Plymouth will not be assessed a refusal for any overtime or detail assignment for Thursday, February 4th, 2010. I have conferred with both the BPDBS and the BPPA and they will be doing likewise for their members.
Thank you - Frank Armstrong
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