Congradulations to the 103 law enforcement employees of Pickway County and Ross County that recently voted to join the Teamsters!

Court Rules to set aside over $528,000 to cover Backpay for MARKHAM POLICE

CHICAGO - The Cook County Circuit Court ordered the City of Markham to set aside more than $528,000 in state-issued bond money and reserves to cover the backpay it owes to 32 of its Teamsters Local 700 represented police. Markham is on the verge of receiviing two state bonds, both of which are worth more than $1 million. One bond is to be used for senior citizen's center and the other one was to be used at the City's discretion. "This decision proves how much a union with strong leadership can do for its members," said William P. Logan, Local 637 Assistant Trustee. Becky Strzechowski, Assistant Trustee for Local 700, echosed similar sentiments. "Out Local Union has been fighting for our members over the past five years," Strzechowski said. "We are pleased with the Court's decision to give our memers what they deserve." Barb Cornett, a Local 600 Business Agent who represents officers, agreed. "Our police officers are so happy with the decision," Cornett said. "It has been a long time coming". In 2005, Markham Police Officers and Sergeants - who had been on the force for five or more years - were awarded nearly $500,000 in back pay after Local 700 took the City of Markham to arbitration over a wage dispute in an employee contract. The officers also were awarded 12 percent interest on the backpay, which has compounded over the past several years.

JACKSON COUNTY POLICE OFFICERS VOTE FOR TEAMSTERS

On August 24th the employees of Jackson County voted to become members of Teamsters Local Union 637 rather than the FOP/OLC. Contract negotiations will begin once the unit is certified by the State Employment Relations Board. Congratulations!!

WELLSTON POLICE OFFICERS SEEK TEAMSTERS REPRESENTATION

Petitions have been filed the the State Employment Relations Board to conduct an election for the employees of The Wellston Police Department to become members of the Teamsters.

AMERICAN LEGAL SERVICES AVAILABLE TO ALL LAW ENFORCEMENT MEMBERS

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters has helped establish and endorses the Teamsters Legal Defense Fund, a new legal defense fund specifically aimed at provided the best possible legal coverage to TEAMSTER LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS. For more information please contact the Local 637 office by calling (740)453-2102 or the American Legal Services office at 515-244-7550. This benefit is available to Law Enforcement workers that are members of Local 637. More than 3,500 Teamster members are enrolled. The Teamsters Legal Defence Fund provides top qualify, affordable, nationwide legal assistance. It provides representation for duty-related civil and criminal incidents and preparation for Grand Jury hearings. Teamsters Law Enforcement League is just more one reason why the Teamsters Union means mutual protection.

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