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HOOSICK FALLS POLICE MEMBERS APPROVE FIRST CONTRACT
In a unanimous vote, the police officers employed in Hoosick Falls Police Department approved their first contract. Previously non-union, the unit voted to join the rapidly growing UPSEU C.O.P.S. Division. As with any first contract, a complete agreement had to be negotiated. Strong contract language was a very important ingredient in this first contract for those officers, as were other terms and conditions of employment.
The unit’s Chief Negotiator Executive Vice President/Regional Director Gary M. Hickey stated, “Annual wage increases far exceeded the average settlements in the area, new call-in pay, out of title pay, new benefits for part-time officers, binding arbitration and 207-C protections were just part of the numerous improvements.”
Congratulations to the unit on their first agreement with special thanks to Officers Ken Colombraro, Gerry Geoghegan and Robert Murphy for their hard work on the negotiating team.
“These guys have been great,“ Labor Relations Representative Jack Rogers said, “Their organizing leads have brought in additional units. Thanks again.”
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