Thursday, April 26, 2012

Contract? Fuck Your Contract

Once again, Rahm and his toadies decide a police contract isn't worth the paper it's printed on:
  • Heard today that the City is livid with the Lts union. The Union reminded the City that they can not detail Lts out of their area without paying them time and a half all day plus OT. City called bullshit and union put it on the table. City threw a shitfit and said screw it, they will do with only the tact and area team Lts. and not pay premium to the other Lts. One more screw up by the City
Evidently, the Lieutenants Association brought up the point that any watch lieutenants detailed to the NATO event would have to be paid for being out of their assigned districts. It's pretty much written down in black and white in the contracts, but Rahm doesn't have time for that shit. The union called them on it and now the tact lieutenants are about to have their responsibilities increased by a magnitude or so.

But all you day lieutenants reading this (and we know there are a few of you), you just dodged the NATO bullet. Now stick together and back your bargaining agent and show everyone else what it means to stick together. There's only 200 of so of you left.

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64 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

looks like you'll need a little bit o'the luck of the irish there wont ya now there 1860. dont worry ya can count on yer orangman o'maglaras ta do yar dirtywork fer ya.

4/26/2012 12:11:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Those pesky contracts... Rahm probably went bat-shit crazy when he found out. I love it!!

4/26/2012 12:19:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Suddenly, being a 1st watch blue shirt on the west side doesn't look so bad......wait, it never did!

4/26/2012 12:21:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Oh I'll bet that there will be hell to pay AFTER NATO for this.

Don't you see how the corporate fascist government takeover works?

Just look to NYC.

First they squash free speech in the parks using a curfew ordinance. Okay fine.

Then a decades old city ordinance that allows the homeless to sleep on the sidewalks as long as they don't block the sidewalks is violated by NYPD and people are arrested for just sitting on the sidewalks.

Then, if free speech and the constitution is not under enough of an attack. Because NYC protestors found themselves a home to exercise their constitutional rights 24/7 on a piece of federal property known as Federal Hall, the birthplace of the bill of rights. His royal highness of NYC once again changed the law.

Now, the Federal Hall has a designated "Free Speech Zone" whereas only 25 people are allowed to exercise their rights along with a long list of restrictions. Including talking too loud.

You don't think that the same change the law to suit their needs tactics are not going to be used on everyone's union contracts and pensions?

Just watch and see baby. You see the M/O wake up. After NATO be prepared for the: "these cuts are necessary to save.."

4/26/2012 12:27:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

But all you day lieutenants reading this (and we know there are a few of you), you just dodged the NATO bullet. Now stick together and back your bargaining agent and show everyone else what it means to stick together. There's only 200 of so of you left.
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yep STICK TOGETHER !! BUT, for your poor sap of a V.P. the jag , D-bag Lt from 013 D.S. HOW DOES IT FEEL TO GET SCREWED DEAN ??? you're not liking it to much are you you POS !! IF you're behind this throwing the book at the city and fighting for what is right, you should heed your own advice. to bad you burned your own bridge in and from your own district from your own troops. I'm sure the troops from 013 would love to see you get screwed just like you've screwed them all. as far as the Lt's city wide. we back you all because after all you are the police like the rest of those in blue shirts but this jag bag of a vp you have for your Lt's association.... they could care less.......... FY YOU BABY!

4/26/2012 12:35:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

There's only 200 of so of you left.

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193 Total

4/26/2012 12:48:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

How about sergeants?

What is the clause in their contact?

4/26/2012 12:49:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Da city dunt needz nos stinkin contracts! The Racoon is a Democrat union buster. As far as he is concerned we can all go wipe our asses with contracts. This sneaky conniving bastard will find a way around anything you think up or have in writing.

4/26/2012 01:08:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Our FOP contract states that bidded desk officers won't work the street. Does this mean the bidded desk officers on 2nd watch in each district don't have to go to NATO?

4/26/2012 03:07:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Under the big top... you have to pay to play. Really now, that shouldn't be a foreign concept to them.

With all the nonsense, incompetence and stupidity going on... I just can't get the circus music out of my head... lol.

4/26/2012 03:14:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

It is not Rahm. It is the asshole former head of the Lt's union Don O'Neill fucking shit up left and right.

4/26/2012 06:28:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Oh my G-d is 1860 the most hated man in the department? I can't read a post without some reference being made about this stroke. Where there is smoke there is fire. What a legend he is building about himself must make the family proud...From dumping long serving Sergeants,P.O's to political hacks being positioned beyond their competence level (can I get a Gyro). This guy runs the spectrum of whats wrong with the department. Oh well, at least it's entertaining for the rest of the police who live in the real world to watch. Keep the the comedy of errors coming.

4/26/2012 07:44:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

The beginning of the end for the Lieutenant's Union. Be prepared for demotions as the rank of Lieutenant will be eliminated by the democratic union buster rham.

4/26/2012 07:45:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Our FOP contract states that bidded desk officers won't work the street. Does this mean the bidded desk officers on 2nd watch in each district don't have to go to NATO?

Section 23.9 — Filling Unit Duty Assignments.

A successful bidder may not be reassigned except for (1) emergencies for the duration of the emergency, (2) for just cause, (3) where the Superintendent determines that the officer’s continued assignment would interfere with the officer’s effectiveness in that assignment, or (4) temporary unit duty assignments for operational needs, provided the Employer shall not fill the vacated unit duty assignment.

So, in answer to your question....yes, there is a damn good chance you will go.

4/26/2012 07:49:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Speaking of contracts- where the fuck is Pres Shields? Why the hell was the city allowed to cancel all 5b's without a fight? Where is our equipment for NATO? Did you see those pockets calendars with Mike Shields name on them? Check dog 1 in July, the days are wrong!!! Shields you moron!!! Why the hell are they restricting time due after a judge ruled they could not??? This a fucking joke- fuck this job! Funny, our helmets don't have shields and we don't have Shields- everyone can kiss my fuzzy white ass !!!!!!!!!

4/26/2012 07:49:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Lts. should have went to NATO and then dropped the slips!!

4/26/2012 07:55:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Who you kidding there's always someone willing to ho themselves out for a gold star.

Sure boss I'll do whatever you say, gulp, gulp, gulp.

4/26/2012 08:03:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Sergeant will soon be the highest rank in district patrol . After more merit captains xo's are promoted to command staff or a unit,
Lts will soon be the 3rd watch XO in District Patrol .
Rahm knows the Deskm Sgt ran most watches while the Lt and Captain did little . Sgt. is the most important rank on the street , for years few districts had a field lt.

4/26/2012 08:24:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

if Garry was a Lt in Chicago he would have known about this

4/26/2012 08:27:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anonymous said...
Our FOP contract states that bidded desk officers won't work the street. Does this mean the bidded desk officers on 2nd watch in each district don't have to go to NATO?

4/26/2012 03:07:00 AM

Now go read and COMPREHEND that section of the contract. There's a little thing called "manpower needs" that the city/department can use to drag your old ass away from that circa 1950s desk and lujack you out onto the mean streets if the need arises. Good thing for you though?? It's grieveable and very winnable (Ive successfully gotten paid for the very same thing many moons ago) because the city is too fucking dumb to ever implement these things per the contract wording. So suit up, do the bare minimum out in the field for a week or so and enjoy the difference of time-and-a-half for every day you were removed from the desk once your grievance is won. But one thing is very important: you have to actually fill out the grievance when you're harmed and submit it thru the proper channels. Don't be a p***y like the big talkers in my district who say theyre going to grieve being an acting D/S, then just proceed to sit back and let the department stick it in their ass. Don't let these idiots diminish whats contractually protected, it ain't personal, just business. It'll be a nice extra check when it's all said and done, just make sure to document it properly.

- North Side Desk King

4/26/2012 08:50:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Send the sell-out XO's. They sold their soul for that made up do nothing position now it's time to pay the piper.

4/26/2012 09:07:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Wonder why day Lt. were not askedi in the first place,division on the first request of this bs!

4/26/2012 09:19:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Contract? what contract?? do you think we're actually going be presented with a contract?? with all thats going on with the new city disfunct leaders that we're getting a fair and respectable contract?? LMAO!! The only one's that are going to benefit from anything here in the city is Rahm-Bozo the clown and HER fluzzies, time to wake up PO's we ain't getting crap and gona loose a whole lot. I sure wish we all could be on the same page and voice our concerns together but wishful thinking.

4/26/2012 10:23:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

for the comment of the d-bag Lt's in 013, i hear yah and feel yah kill'em with some kindness get'em an occasional coffee and donut, maybe even a rub down....

4/26/2012 10:31:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Assign the new XO's to go down with their troops. Now would be a great time for them to show the department how good of a leader they are and that their decision to make them XO was justified....that or watch them fall flat on their faces!
Im thinking the latter

4/26/2012 11:06:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Eliminate captains and lieutenants. Make sergeants handle their workload. Hire more police and promote more detectives and sergeants. We don't need all these top heavy, money sucking ranks in the department. Too many chiefs, not enough Indians.

4/26/2012 11:59:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

But its an "emergency" just like the 5th period furloughs. Yeah, thats the ticket ... its an emergency .... alli alli oceans free!

4/26/2012 12:52:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Guys making $100k+ a year are also entitled to time and a half + overtime for doing their jobs in another location?

Any other taxpayers around here feel like we're getting fleeced?

Outrageous. Absolutely outrageous.

4/26/2012 01:58:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Checkout this article, look what the cops in the northwest burbs are making http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20120425/news/704259957/

4/26/2012 02:03:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

http://tabsonrahm.org/

rate him as a disaster

4/26/2012 03:01:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Did you know that RACCOON is spelled with a double "C"?

Did you know that NO ONE is two words?

4/26/2012 03:25:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Now go read and COMPREHEND that section of the contract. There's a little thing called "manpower needs" that the city/department can use to drag your old ass away from that circa 1950s desk and lujack you out onto the mean streets if the need arises. Good thing for you though?? It's grieveable and very winnable (Ive successfully gotten paid for the very same thing many moons ago) because the city is too fucking dumb to ever implement these things per the contract wording. So suit up, do the bare minimum out in the field for a week or so and enjoy the difference of time-and-a-half for every day you were removed from the desk once your grievance is won. But one thing is very important: you have to actually fill out the grievance when you're harmed and submit it thru the proper channels. Don't be a p***y like the big talkers in my district who say theyre going to grieve being an acting D/S, then just proceed to sit back and let the department stick it in their ass. Don't let these idiots diminish whats contractually protected, it ain't personal, just business. It'll be a nice extra check when it's all said and done, just make sure to document it properly.

- North Side Desk King

4/26/2012 08:50:00 AM

Don't ever think the city is "dumb," especially under the current administration. All they do is crunch the numbers and see what will cost them less. If paying out for a grievance costs less, then they will. In the meantime, they get what they want. Paying grievances is still cheaper than hiring people.

4/26/2012 03:42:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Guys making $100k+ a year are also entitled to time and a half + overtime for doing their jobs in another location?

Any other taxpayers around here feel like we're getting fleeced?

Outrageous. Absolutely outrageous.

4/26/2012 01:58:00 PM
Let me give you a little history. More than a few times the city let the rank of Lt. dwindle and then promoted a big group.. In an effort to try to force the city's hand at keeping the rank close to budgeted numbers, this was negotiated. By keeping the numbers as close to full strength as possible. there would be no need to detail Lts. The thought was that it would be a monetary incentive for the city to promote in a timely fashion. The main reason was not about the money, it was about proper staffing. The money was the means to achieve that. So don't cry about the Lts. getting the money. The city agreed to it so they also had to see the advantage to operating with the proper numbers in each rank. And for every Sgt. promoted to Lt., another PO gets promoted to Sgt. Win win for all.

4/26/2012 04:28:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Anonymous said...
Speaking of contracts- where the fuck is Pres Shields? Why the hell was the city allowed to cancel all 5b's without a fight? Where is our equipment for NATO? Did you see those pockets calendars with Mike Shields name on them? Check dog 1 in July, the days are wrong!!! Shields you moron!!! Why the hell are they restricting time due after a judge ruled they could not??? This a fucking joke- fuck this job! Funny, our helmets don't have shields and we don't have Shields- everyone can kiss my fuzzy white ass !!!!!!!!!

4/26/2012 07:49:00 AM

Seriously, retard? The 5b Class action furlough grievance is set for 5/7/12, and FOP won't roll over and take it in the dumper like the sergeants did. Why don't you sign your name so FOP can use you as a witness? Oh, cuz you probably never requested a 5th period furlough but just want to get on this blog and bitch about stuff you clearly know nothing about. STFU, loser.

4/26/2012 04:29:00 PM  
Anonymous Garry McCarthy said...

Is there some kind of problem with the Lt. in 013? First I've heard about it.

4/26/2012 05:51:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Did you know that RACCOON is spelled with a double "C"?

Did you know that NO ONE is two words?

4/26/2012 03:25:00 PM




i did not know that.

4/26/2012 06:06:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

one way mfr oneil sold out lts to make capt , sold out capt for his command spot
commander of 10 - 15 police officers , tricked captains into voting for xo
he had merit captains bend over and forgot to use ky
he could care less about anyone
union leader sellout

4/26/2012 06:13:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Send the 2nd watch desk bids downtown, after they win the grievance, they can celebrate with a luxury vacation with their family. Hit the money box!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

4/26/2012 06:19:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Does anyone really care about Sgt's,LT's,Capt's ? I don't see too many PO's giving a shit about them or listening to their BS. The days of jump this high is over. All we hear is blah blah blah.

4/26/2012 07:13:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Oh my G-d is 1860 the most hated man in the department? I can't read a post without some reference being made about this stroke. Where there is smoke there is fire. What a legend he is building about himself must make the family proud...From dumping long serving Sergeants,P.O's to political hacks being positioned beyond their competence level (can I get a Gyro). This guy runs the spectrum of whats wrong with the department. Oh well, at least it's entertaining for the rest of the police who live in the real world to watch. Keep the the comedy of errors coming.

4/26/2012 07:44:00 AM

I love hearing the girls in 018 crying. I can't tell which is more annoying, that Lady Ga Ga skank or the whiners in 018.

4/26/2012 07:15:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Those that refuse orders will have to Deal with Debra Kirby!

LMAOROTF

4/26/2012 07:37:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Does this mean that crazy 2nd watch LT on days in 010 is gonna finally come off the medical? I hope not, she should stay there for another few years, we like the watch just fine without her.

4/26/2012 07:43:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

there was a time the democratic party was pro union. they still insist there on your side. what they dont say is, its on their terms. sign all the contracts you want, its on their terms. the true power a union has is at the ballot box. but that has to be unified membership. name calling and bitching dont get it.

4/26/2012 07:45:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Eliminate captains and lieutenants. Make sergeants handle their workload. Hire more police and promote more detectives and sergeants. We don't need all these top heavy, money sucking ranks in the department. Too many chiefs, not enough Indians.

4/26/2012 11:59:00 AM

OK. Who makes the call between Sgt's when the commander is not around? There isn't enough Lt's. the Captain rank could be shit canned. The real problem is the amount of chiefs, dep chiefs, directors, etc.

4/26/2012 08:15:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Rumors heard today:
FOP is gonna be offered 1 percent per anum for 5 yrs. and increases in benefits will make that a 2 percent decrease in your check

FOP to be offered 3 percent pay increase but wants a senority concession with a 50 percent management discression of officer assignments.

FOP will be told "Take it to arbitration cause the economy is on bad shape". Translated NO RAISES, and increase in cost of benefits.

Grab your ankles cause this one is gonna hurt, and start examining your budgets and see if there is anymore that you can cut!

4/26/2012 08:19:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Outrageous. Absolutely outrageous.

4/26/2012 01:58:00 PM

Hardly. It is part of a negotiated contract. And negotiated means the city agreed to it.

4/26/2012 09:52:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

The XO in Mass Transit will have this Nato mess straightened out in no time. A leader whose appearance commands respect.

4/26/2012 10:31:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

This job is DEAD, in lieu of flowers send me cash so I can get the f*ck outta here. St. Jude will be held at 1900 hrs. Event 10462

4/26/2012 10:33:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

My Lt says screw Rahm and Garry, then he looks around to see if anyone heard him.

4/26/2012 10:34:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

When do us wheel gun carrying salty veterans get our arbitration award from the 5B fiasco. I'm going to Disneyland.

4/26/2012 10:35:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

4/26/2012 07:44:00 AM:

Cry yourself a river. Tic-Tac in 018 has ALWAYS been clouted B.S.

At least the Entertainment Detail is legit -- put in your resume and you'll get to work four hours of O.T. everyday suppressin' the flash mobs...shhh, don't let anyone know about that one...

4/26/2012 10:36:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

NATO will bring many TV & news cameras to be in Chicago. Too bad the hair gels will be wearing their caps and helmets, unable to sport their doos for the millions of viewers. The next Justin Bieber could have been amongst us.

4/26/2012 10:37:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

enjoy your retro!

4/26/2012 10:54:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hardly. It is part of a negotiated contract. And negotiated means the city agreed to it.

Not only that it was voted on by the City Council and is an enacted ordinance.

4/26/2012 11:52:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

OK. Who makes the call between Sgt's when the commander is not around? There isn't enough Lt's. the Captain rank could be shit canned. The real problem is the amount of chiefs, dep chiefs, directors, etc.

4/26/2012 08:15:00 PM

The "Station Supervisor"???? Wasn't that the whole point of this Station supervisor crap? half the time there's no lt's in the station and a sgt is in charge acting as the SS.

4/27/2012 05:26:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

"Seriously, retard? The 5b Class action furlough grievance is set for 5/7/12, and FOP won't roll over and take it in the dumper like the sergeants did. Why don't you sign your name so FOP can use you as a witness? Oh, cuz you probably never requested a 5th period furlough but just want to get on this blog and bitch about stuff you clearly know nothing about. STFU, loser."

Stop sucking Shields asshole and go back to your failed attempt at running our union!!!!

Signed Chalkie

4/27/2012 06:18:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

You know everyone seems to be lambasting the Lt's union by what is being said they seem to be the only union fighting for their rights. They fought for the tact Lt's who were being detailed from watch to watch and disrict to district. They are fighting for W/C out of grade, that very well will affect Sgts doing station supe duties. Now you say they are fighting the out of area bid assignments for NATO. I wish my FOP was fighting that hard. I'm behind their efforts and I hope they win.

4/27/2012 08:43:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Isn't it more likley they will assign them downtown and deal with grievances....come on they gotta be good for something (since sgts do their job in districts now)

4/27/2012 09:13:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

"... temporary unit duty assignments for operational needs,...

Sounds like the Bid PO can be sent out to work a car in their unit, but not sent on a detail.

4/27/2012 01:31:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

assign one xo or lt to and area on all watches to be the tie breaker for sgt disputes
every ppo and copper with more than 5years on the job knows that district sgts do 99% of work in patrol division
get the xo's and lts out of the districts and assigned to areas

4/27/2012 03:56:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hey 4/26/2012 11:59:00 AM
FUCK YOU!. "Eliminate captains and lieutenants. Make sergeants handle their workload. Hire more police and promote more detectives and sergeants. We don't need all these top heavy, money sucking ranks in the department. Too many chiefs, not enough Indians."
So the only work that gets done is by you right? Everyone else is just a slug that should take their lead from you and it will be all good. You are a cocky jagoff that can't even fathom the concept of leadership and teamwork. You are exactly the jagoff that causes every sergeant, lieutenant and captain to dread some of the people they supervise. When they get on your ass, it’s because of YOU. Yea some are assholes, but you are the same asshole to some of them.

4/27/2012 08:02:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

>>>Anonymous said...
Eliminate captains and lieutenants. Make sergeants handle their workload. Hire more police and promote more detectives and sergeants. We don't need all these top heavy, money sucking ranks in the department. Too many chiefs, not enough Indians.

4/26/2012 11:59:00 AM<<<

Are you one of Rahm's Trolls or some cop who know he is too stupid to ever pass a promotion exam.

Either way go screw yourself, Rahm and Garry too.

Try and run an organization where you have to order people to go in harms way with no chain of command. Just dump to work and responsibility of command on down the line with no pay raise, no working for the promotion, not even a promotion party and a new baton with red or silver tassels. No incentives to be the best, to get ahead and to have pride in your work. Geeze but I hate it when people have forgotten what it was like to be the police.

4/28/2012 12:34:00 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

10:35 Hey salty veteran, if you are waiting for the arbitration award, you are already in Disneyland

4/28/2012 02:08:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

08:15 Just flip a coin, you would probably correct more times than the decision the Lt or Captain makes

4/28/2012 02:10:00 PM  

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