As reported by NJ.com, nearly 10 percent more government workers retired in the first seven months of the year than in the same period last year, a rise some labor leaders say is a response to Governor Chris Christie’s overtures toward cutting benefits. More than 13,000 public employees retired through July, compared with fewer
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Fighting Proposed Residency Law, Newark Police Union Leader Says ‘The Community Hates Us’
By Donald C. Barbati on
Posted in Public Employment Labor Law
As reported by NJ.com, police and fire union officials vehemently oppose a proposal that would allow towns to require their ne recruits to live within their borders, with one Newark union leader saying relations between the community and cops has turned toxic. “You talk about the community. Right now the community hates us. Everything…
Police and Fire Benevolent Associations File Lawsuits To Mandate Funding
By Donald C. Barbati on
Posted in Public Employment Labor Law, Retiree Benefits
As reported by Politckernj.com, in the aftermath of Governor Chris Christie’s budget address, the leaders of the State’s Police and Fire Benevolent Associations announced their decision to file separate lawsuits aimed at making the Governor comply with the full funding of the public pensions. Below, reprinted in its entirety, is a statement of explanation the…