President Tony Wieners’ Message

08.25.2010

I am please to announce the addition of a new resource on our web site, The Legal Opinion's & Resource Center. It is comprised of Legal reports and decision delivered to us by our Attorney, Paul Kleinbaum, Esq.

To view the page - click here - or navigate from the link on the MEMBERS & DELEGATES page.

CHECK BACK OFTEN AS WE WILL BE UPDATING IT WITH MORE REPORTS AS THEY ARE DIGITIALIZED.

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  • V.P. Keith Dunn's corner

    09.01.2010

    REMINDER - Contact the State Office
    (732) 636-8860if you are purchasing tickets for PBA Day at Great Adventure on Sunday, September 12.
     DEADLINE TO PURCHASE TICKETS IS SEPT. 10TH (FRIDAY) 

Rob Nixon's legislative news

08.17.2010

Senate Discusses Toolkit

The Senate Budget Committee yesterday held their second hearing on various "tool kit" issues proposed by Governor Christie to supplement the recently passed 2% tax cap. The 33 proposals in the tool kit are designed to give local government greater control over collective bargaining and employee rights. To date some, but not all, the 33 proposals have been introduced.

The Senate Budget Committee took testimony, but did not vote, on 3 bills yesterday. Of greatest concern to the State PBA was Senate Bill 2135 that would prohibit appeals for any suspensions of less than 30 days (unless otherwise permitted under contract). Executive Vice President Dunn testified against that bill and discussed in detail the concerns of violating employee due process and the potential union busting likely to result from a lack of appeal for suspensions.

In addition, the Committee also considered Senate Bill 2220 that would freeze and cap supplemental compensation. The legislation establishes a $15,000 cap on sick leave payout but only if the employee hasn't reached that level yet. An employee that has banked more than $15,000 could keep what they've earned but could not earn more after the bill becomes law or after their contract expires. This bill is different from S2173 in that regard.

These bills were only discussed and no vote was taken. The Assembly still has not acted on any of these proposals.

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From the desk of John Hulse

07.07.2010

Now that we are well into the summer and we are all enjoying the warm weather and festivities that accompany the season, please take a moment to think about keeping yourself safe.

We have lost several fellow Law Enforcement Officers this year to off duty motor vehicle accidents. Driving the number of miles we all do day in and day out automatically makes us more likely to be involved in a crash than the average citizen. Many times accidents are unavoidable but a little extra caution may go a long way.

Please keep our lost members in your prayers and make safety your priority when behind the wheel.

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