Sun Times Lies

Fran and Frank have company to see who can bury their noses the farthest up Groot's ass. Meet Ben Pope and Sam Charles. They wrote this the other day:

• The FOP board voted in December to turn to an arbitrator to help settle the contract negotiations, but Catanzara said he wants to table arbitration for the remainder of the pandemic. He said he’s willing to compromise on the issue of CPD disciplinary procedures, a sticking point for Lightfoot, to initiate more productive negotiations.

This has triggered the usual outrage in various social media circles, claiming Catanzara is a sellout and the Contract is doomed.

The trouble is this is a lie. What Catanzara actually said:

• I didn't say I would compromise any discipline. I said I would listen to everything the city wanted to get the ball rolling because I know discipline is the starting point for all of it.

There's nothing wrong with listening to everything the City offers.....and then telling them to stuff it up their asses. In fact, we will be one of the first voices (and among the loudest) should the President of the FOP even consider negotiating/surrendering a single disciplinary Contract protection to Groot and the City. It's a non-starter and would lead to an immediate attempt to decertify the FOP as the bargaining agent.

Beware of any media reports as to what Catanzara is "reported" to have said, especially by the dishonest lying media. A bit of of advice to the news guys at the Hall (take it or leave it) - should you give any sort of interview to the media:

• make sure you are reading from prepared remarks
• provide a copy to the "reporters"
• have witnesses
• get a pocket recorder

This will provide irrefutable backup when the Slum Times pulls another stunt like this one.