The U.S. House of Representatives Ways and Means Subcommittee on Social Security is holding a second hearing on the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) today, April 16th.
This hearing will focus on repealing the two provisions, how the repeal will impact the Social Security Trust Fund, and the best way to address the inequity of the GPO and WEP.
By POJ Editor Jennifer Gomori
Register today for National Police Week 2024 events in Washington D.C. this May. The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial and other event organizers have opened online registration.
Don’t forget to help honor this year’s TOP COPS. The TOP COPS Law Enforcement Sponsorship deadline is April 16, 2024. The TOP COPS Awards® will be presented during a Reception and Dinner May 12. To support NAPO’s efforts in producing a deserving tribute, we are asking all NAPO members to please consider becoming a Law Enforcement Organization Sponsor.
New three-year agreement expires Nov. 30, 2026.
Wages:
6% increase effective Dec. 1, 2023.
3% increase effective Dec. 1, 2024.
3% increase effective Dec. 1, 2025.
*New starting wages for Laborers, Operator 1 and Operator 2 positions are as follows:
Laborer = Increased from $18 per hour to $21.50 per hour.
Operator 1 = Increased from varying wages based on experience to $22.
Recognize a deserving POLC-represented officer for their extraordinary service by nominating them today for a 2024 POLC Outstanding Service Award!
Written nominations for POLC Outstanding Service Awards must be signed and submitted by supervisors or any POLC member by no later than June 1, 2024.
A federal judicial panel issued their decision on March 27, securing implementation of the Independent Citizens Redistricting Commission's (ICRC) redrawn House districts 1-14 and 16 for the 2024 elections. All 110 House districts are up for reelection in November. The ICRC will soon begin work to remap Senate districts 1, 3, 6, 8, 10, and 11, as mandated by the panel.
Register today for NAPO's Annual Lobby Day & Legislative Awards Luncheon on Capital Hill Tuesday, May 14th. Lobby Congressional Representatives and Senators on behalf of your members concerning the issues which affect law enforcement.
Mark your calendar for this year's POLC/GELC Annual Meeting and Labor Seminar taking place in scenic downtown Traverse City from Wednesday, Sept. 11 through Friday, Sept. 13, 2024.
By Jennifer Gomori, POJ Editor
The Village of Elk Rapids Department of Public Works (DPW) wanted the protections only a Union could provide and they got that and more after choosing Governmental Employees Labor Council (GELC) as their Union representation.
Internal issues, combined with a growing number of Village Employees leaving, led the six-member group to seek unionization.
By Jennifer Gomori, POJ Editor
Newly hired Farmington Hills Police Officer Joe Benson is extremely grateful for his $500 Richard R. Weiler Scholarship Award after paying his way through the Wayne County Regional Police Training Academy (WCRPTA).
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