Let's Go Brandon
Demonstrating once again, Mayor BJ is a bought-and-paid-for shill for the CTU:
The Fraternal Order of Police is vowing to go to court to force Mayor Brandon Johnson’s hand after the mayor rejected the union’s demand for the same 12 weeks of paid parental leave that Johnson granted to Chicago teachers and other CPS employees.
In a YouTube video posted late Friday, FOP President John Catanzara lambasted Johnson for establishing one standard of benefits for the mayor’s former union and another, lesser standard for the union representing rank-and-file Chicago Police Department officers.
“This mayor claims he is a union mayor. It couldn’t be farther from the truth. He has had several weeks now to do the right thing and grant parental leave to our members. He claims that this should’ve never been a collective bargaining right. That it’s just morally the right thing to do, which is why he did it for the teachers,” Catanzara told his members.
The rank-and-file aren't asking for anything over-and-above what other city workers got without negotiating or surrendering a single benefit. But a progressive commie mayor who spent years helping shape the anti-police narrative for the CTU, treating a group of individuals who cannot strike, well....
Labels: city politics, info for the police
posted by SCC at 12:03 AM
52 Comments:
Omg why do they hate us so much?
The FOP is starting to piss me off.
I'm getting tired of paying dues for what I'm seeing as a shit service.
Ohh you're gonna protect me if I'm in a jam ? More coppers getting fired or suspended than ever before.
Ohh you're gonna make sure we work a reasonable amount of hours ? After these week after week cancellations I think not.
Ohh you're gonna make sure we are getting the same benefits as other city unions ? See above.
I'm at the point it's time to face facts. This union has been shit for quite sometime and it maybe time to see if the Teamsters or anyone that can give us an ability to strike, in lieu of us striking which we can't do, is available. The only thing this dumb fuck of a city government understands is striking. So its maybe time to look elsewhere other than cops to get this thing back on the right track.
Let me know JCat what you or the FOP before you have done for us this last decade without saying we fought - I want to know what YOUVE WON for us as a WHOLE.
So kids, look up Patrice Lumumba of the Congo circa 1960's Africa. Tell me you don't think that the Mayor styles himself as that communist pan-african leader. Down to the haircut and glasses! We went from Beetlejuice to Patrice... Guess what's coming Chicago.
Here goes J-Kitten again, creating a distraction to overshadow something he doesn’t want the membership to know. Sooooo… just how many people are going to Vegas on our dime as long as they pinky swear to vote for John for national veep?
Hey what about us cried all the other city workers. Just another can of worms be he city cannot afford. Democrats are all living proof that you cannot fix stupid.
You think this bad wait until the CPS actual contract negotiations begin.
No surprises here.
The mayors staff continues to mention the medical roll policy and its flexibility. I didn’t realize that you could use the medical roll for parental leave, I’ve never heard of being “allowed” to use the medical for any reason other than being sick. Do they even realize you can’t leave the house on the medical?
Regardless of how you voted or who you support Mayor Johnson is not getting the job done. I pray for the city that something good starts happening.
He gave the benefit of child leave to the teachers and they failed the children. They worked from home during COVID. A good amount of children are now committing crime and will become career criminals.
Whole thing is messed up!
How does every other city employee have this benefit but NOT the police???
Un f ing believable!!!!!
12 weeks that you don't have to take consecutively. Think about that, 3 months for a job that only works 8 months a year. Guess that were gonna have to pay for more teachers as our population dwindles.
Do the other Unions have a 12 month medical policy like we do?
John Catanzara is a disappointment. He held a lot of promise initially, and then got rolled by Beetlejuice. Instead of talking, he should take action. Hold a press conference AFTER you file the lawsuit, not before.
If we dont stick together nothing will change. Nothing will change because we dont stick together
Some copper will knock someone up just to get 12 weeks off
JCat is a joke. He thinks he’s the poor man’s Donald Trump and is just gonna publicly yell at members and politicians. Just take the issue to court instead of making a show of it first. I can’t wait until this issue is tied up in courts for the next two years then he quietly tells us “yay the city finally caved and said we’re getting two weeks of parental leave….. oh and by the way you’re losing these benefits in return.” What a joke
Are we surprised that the mayor that can’t pay his water bill for his shit-hole west side home with trees growing in the gutters refuses to issue the police the same rights as everyone else?
Don’t worry, the minute we actually manage to gain anything all the me-too clauses will kick in for every single city worker that isn’t police!
The mayors staff continues to mention the medical roll policy and its flexibility. I didn’t realize that you could use the medical roll for parental leave, I’ve never heard of being “allowed” to use the medical for any reason other than being sick. Do they even realize you can’t leave the house on the medical?
Sit at home and bond with the baby. Isn't that the whole point of this leave? Those 12 weeks isn't "fuck the city I gets mine" vacation time.
Anonymous Anonymous said...
The FOP is starting to piss me off.
I'm getting tired of paying dues for what I'm seeing as a shit service.
Ohh you're gonna protect me if I'm in a jam ? More coppers getting fired or suspended than ever before.
Ohh you're gonna make sure we work a reasonable amount of hours ? After these week after week cancellations I think not.
Ohh you're gonna make sure we are getting the same benefits as other city unions ? See Above
The FOP is pissing you off?? Haha. You work for a police department in the city of Chicago! You are delusional and you need some serious help. This is a sinking ship. Get your finances, education, or job training in order and leave. Piss you off??? Hahahaha
Did you miss the part where the citizens you serve keep voting Commie? If you are Tier 2 you are really screwed! Buckle up.
Cantazara has been blowing smoke up our asses when it comes to paternity leave. So since January he has been sitting on his hands not doing anything? Jcat also said its in part 2 of negotiations. FOP is fighting back to the bullshit lies the mayors office puts in articles.
Like everything else, in about a year when many people could of had the benefit we will lose in court and have it use medical time like CFD and the SGTs. The Vision slate has no vision.
The City of Chicago basically told Catanzara that you could have the “parental leave “ to just go on the medical and subtract it from your medical time . His response like always was “ go pound sand !” Now he’s going into court and risking the entire medical time as it is by doing that ! This guy doesn’t have a clue of what he’s doing ! You talk to people who voted for him and they say “ he speaks up ,” and what has that done for you ? Catanzara is bleeding you dry !
If you think you don't need FOP, then you just don't THINK. We need FOP more than ever.
The FOP gave 98k to Jim Gardiner’s campaign. I have nothing against Gardiner but why do we need to spend 98k for one alderman position? It’s not like he’s some tiebreaker in City Council that gives the police everything they want.
Keep drinking the J.Cat Kool-Aid. Keep raising the dues!
Why not, they elected him . For once police should go with someone who will have their back
Yeah, that's all POs need. More time to take off. The scammers are already barely working now using the current medical. Take the summer off, work a little over the winter. Imagine all the baby daddies: "Oop, I hads another kids, gimme 6 months off".
I never thought parental leave was a good idea. It's not fair for the people who will not have any more kids, and some who never will. We all know stories about women who have become the police and stay pregnant for the next 6-7 years staying on the medical far too long already.
Why is there NOT more of a push to end the gold-braid pensions. Any copper should retire with a pension from the career service rank. Doesn't the FD already do this. It's not diminishing a pension either if the benefits are not being received. The current suck-holes already promoted by their buddies will have to retain but not anyone going forward. It's a win/win.
People will think twice about being insta-promoted to Deputy Chief
John D said...
John Catanzara is a disappointment. He held a lot of promise initially, and then got rolled by Beetlejuice. Instead of talking, he should take action. Hold a press conference AFTER you file the lawsuit, not before.
7/12/2023 08:48:00 AM
It’s becoming more and more apparent that John is a paper tiger. All he does is run his mouth while whatever mayor might be in office continues to steam roll the FLOP and our CBA. Why do you think he is hell-bent on running for and winning national vice president? So he can gracefully bow out of running FOP lodge seven. John is only worried about John and a handful of the other board members and “friends” he made sure landed in nice spots. He’s done little to nothing that has benefited the membership as a whole. PS - a mole at the lodge says their little experiment with the health screenings was a bust, can’t wait to see how he spins that at the next meeting.
Anonymous Anonymous said...
The FOP is starting to piss me off.
I'm getting tired of paying dues for what I'm seeing as a shit service.
Ohh you're gonna protect me if I'm in a jam ? More coppers getting fired or suspended than ever before.
Ohh you're gonna make sure we work a reasonable amount of hours ? After these week after week cancellations I think not.
Ohh you're gonna make sure we are getting the same benefits as other city unions ? See above.
I'm at the point it's time to face facts. This union has been shit for quite sometime and it maybe time to see if the Teamsters or anyone that can give us an ability to strike, in lieu of us striking which we can't do, is available. The only thing this dumb fuck of a city government understands is striking. So its maybe time to look elsewhere other than cops to get this thing back on the right track.
Let me know JCat what you or the FOP before you have done for us this last decade without saying we fought - I want to know what YOUVE WON for us as a WHOLE.
7/12/2023 12:17:00 AM
If you think John or anyone else on Washington gives a flying f*#K about your or any other members then you haven't been paying attention. John collects his pension ontop of taking Commanders pay from us. Not to mention the $80k truck he bought himself with our dues. We pay for his gas, his vacations, his health insurance till he's 65 and numerous other slush funds. Now we're paying his girlfriend Captians pay to "work" for John at the FOP. John's the worst president we have ever had running our Lodge.
Anonymous said...
Do the other Unions have a 12 month medical policy like we do?
7/12/2023 08:11:00 AM
CFD works a total of 82 days a year and has a similar medical section. As for the teachers, I'm not sure what their medical section looks like, but I do know they have holidays and weekends off, not to mention Christmas break, Spring Break and the entire summer off. So how many sick days does someone who works 176 days a year need?
The city is owned by the CTU now. They don't like you.
Be careful out there. Too many Twitter activists out to get you.
You know the abolitionist types who ruined what was left of the democratic party over the last 50 years.
The little weirdos with pink hair and pronouns in their bio pretending to be investigative journalists and their progressive heroes.
We've taken a wrong turn since Rahm and that tape
Anonymous Anonymous said...
The FOP is starting to piss me off.
I'm getting tired of paying dues for what I'm seeing as a shit service.
Ohh you're gonna protect me if I'm in a jam ? More coppers getting fired or suspended than ever before.
Ohh you're gonna make sure we work a reasonable amount of hours ? After these week after week cancellations I think not.
Ohh you're gonna make sure we are getting the same benefits as other city unions ? See above.
I'm at the point it's time to face facts. This union has been shit for quite sometime and it maybe time to see if the Teamsters or anyone that can give us an ability to strike, in lieu of us striking which we can't do, is available. The only thing this dumb fuck of a city government understands is striking. So its maybe time to look elsewhere other than cops to get this thing back on the right track.
Let me know JCat what you or the FOP before you have done for us this last decade without saying we fought - I want to know what YOUVE WON for us as a WHOLE.
7/12/2023 12:17:00 AM
Anyone remember when JCat vowed to go after Lightfoot and the exempts over the vaccine mandate by forcing cops to disclose their vaccine status and get vaccinated under threat of termination??? Remember the October 15, 2021 deadline??? Go watch his angry YouTube video when he said this. So where’s the class action lawsuit??? Will he follow through? Hahaha. Forced to get an experimental shot that had ZERO benefit or be fired. A shot that had zero impact on job performance or protecting the public. Forced to get a shot even after having Covid multiple times. This is OUTRAGEOUS! If there ever was a reason to sue, this is it. More talk no action. I’m sure Lightfoot and the exempts were shaking in their shoes.
“Do they even realize you can’t leave the house on the medical?”
Do you ever wonder why you did not pass the sergeants test?
Anonymous said...
The FOP is starting to piss me off.
I'm getting tired of paying dues for what I'm seeing as a shit service.
Ohh you're gonna protect me if I'm in a jam ? More coppers getting fired or suspended than ever before.
Ohh you're gonna make sure we work a reasonable amount of hours ? After these week after week cancellations I think not.
Ohh you're gonna make sure we are getting the same benefits as other city unions ? See above.
I'm at the point it's time to face facts. This union has been shit for quite sometime and it maybe time to see if the Teamsters or anyone that can give us an ability to strike, in lieu of us striking which we can't do, is available. The only thing this dumb fuck of a city government understands is striking. So its maybe time to look elsewhere other than cops to get this thing back on the right track.
Let me know JCat what you or the FOP before you have done for us this last decade without saying we fought - I want to know what YOUVE WON for us as a WHOLE.
7/12/2023 12:17:00 AM
One of his standard answers to what he’s done for the majority (as repeated ad nauseam when they campaigned and as broadcast on their campaign literature) was securing a few thousand Covid vaccine religious exemptions for the troops.
Only problem with THAT lie is some dude from the mounted unit (?) canine unit (?) - forgive my memory, retirement has been a blur - was the one who exposed how completely biased HR was towards approving CPDs exemptions. When the City knew the jig was up, they started approving them like it was going outta style. And then J-Kitty claimed it as the Lodge’s own work. Perhaps my facts are off, but ask the kids on Washington whether or not this is true. I’m sure they’ll be completely honest in their answer.
Anonymous said...
Do the other Unions have a 12 month medical policy like we do?
7/12/2023 08:11:00 AM
That is a good question I know for a fact many of the coppers looking for greener grass and interviewing are saying most give 10-15 days medical time,plus less benefits!
catanzara is a clown, a Self serving loud mouth that has accomplished nothing. All the youngsters like him because he’s a big mouth. He’s garbage and hasn’t even finished one contract settlement.
Mayor Johnson paints himself in corner by handing teachers paid parental leave
Now the Fraternal Order of Police — no surprise — wants the same benefit without bargaining. And Johnson gave Chicagoans another reason to think he’ll put his former CTU colleagues first by rubber-stamping whatever the teachers union wants.
By CST Editorial Board Updated Jun 14, 2023, 8:33am CD
It’s parental leave so I guess a male po could get off 3 months if wife had a baby. Mayor should just include CPD because if we wait for contract negotiations we may get it but will lose something else or not be allowed another benefit
Also will both parents if they are CPD get the 3 month maternity leave?
And why don’t our retirees get 3% annual increase like the teachers and firemen.
The City and the FOP had a long standing "Me too" clause in the contract. Whenever a new holiday was granted to City employees the Police and Fire departments also got it.
So a precedent has been established.
As for legal protection, the whole climate has changed. It has gone from the view that if the Police officer was trying to do the right thing, they were given the benefit of the doubt. But now COPA and the Police Board believe that the police are wrong from the get-go and the hearings are a mere formality to a foregone conclusion.
Anonymous Anonymous said...
The FOP is starting to piss me off.
I'm getting tired of paying dues for what I'm seeing as a shit service.Ohh you're gonna protect me if I'm in a jam ? More coppers getting fired or suspended than ever before.
Ohh you're gonna make sure we work a reasonable amount of hours ? After these week after week cancellations I think not. Ohh you're gonna make sure we are getting the same benefits as other city unions ? .........
How well do you think you could do against the communist dems and their machine in Chicago? And the rot starts from the top down in the CPD, unqualified, useless people as leaders. They are much of the problem. Nothing will actually get better no matter who is in charge of the FOP. Surely you must see that yourself. Worthless commie, BJ, will do whatever the teachers union tells him to do. Folks should get out if they can.
Anonymous said...
And why don’t our retirees get 3% annual increase like the teachers and firemen.
7/12/2023 06:52:00 PM
But John said it was a done deal this spring?
The FOP is a joke..I agree, we should be looking at other unions and join forces with them, UNIONS that actually get the job done!! We are wasting dues on nothing except supporting JC's wealthy habits. When is the last time any Union member visited the station roll calls to brief us on anything? The useless Union Reps we have at the stations don't know shit and give you bad advice. Next FOP Election...GOODBYE JC And clear out the other members as well. Time for fresh, new blood.
Just wait for the 2% raises every contract going forward more $$ for ctu! Keep working dummies!
Hand jobs matter!!
Someone has a hard on for Cantanzara, doesn’t he/she/they/them!
Go grab a handful of Vaseline and go wax your micro-dick or your hooded button, you asshat!
That is all. 😂
Two separate articles in today’s GatewayPundant.com and Breitbart.com will give you an ideal of whom BLM Brandon will be picking. Keep your hands in the boat while we start going over the rapids and waterfalls!
Remember, BJ is the smartest guy in the room because he is the only guy in the room.
Anonymous said...
Someone has a hard on for Cantanzara, doesn’t he/she/they/them!
Go grab a handful of Vaseline and go wax your micro-dick or your hooded button, you asshat!
That is all. 😂
7/12/2023 11:48:00 PM
If you can do a better job then run for office yourself. Why didn't you? It's easy to complain, what real suggestions do you have for the FOP to make it work better? Hopefully something wiser and more mature than your comment above. Pointing out the facts of a city circling the drain, the merit folks running the circus and a likely worse mayor that last time ain't exactly "a hard on". Try to grow up and be an adult your children might someday admire.
Totally agree! Thought the same thing 20 years ago. Especially with the stooges who are good stars. They are getting paid big pay to come up with strategy and they have none. They are over paid while working and don’t deserve a windfall in retirement.
Anonymous said...
Why is there NOT more of a push to end the gold-braid pensions. Any copper should retire with a pension from the career service rank. Doesn't the FD already do this. It's not diminishing a pension either if the benefits are not being received. The current suck-holes already promoted by their buddies will have to retain but not anyone going forward. It's a win/win.
People will think twice about being insta-promoted to Deputy Chief
7/12/2023 10:37:00 AM
The FOP is a joke..I agree, we should be looking at other unions and join forces with them, UNIONS that actually get the job done!! We are wasting dues on nothing except supporting JC's wealthy habits. When is the last time any Union member visited the station roll calls to brief us on anything? The useless Union Reps we have at the stations don't know shit and give you bad advice. Next FOP Election...GOODBYE JC And clear out the other members as well. Time for fresh, new blood.
7/12/2023 09:24:00 PM
You are the joke. JC stands tall for us and keeps his members informed. He posts on YouTube about issues in a timely manner and, if you are a member, which I doubt, you receive a monthly news letter where he and others address the issues facing us. And, he responds to his member's inquiries. Call him or write an email to him about your concern, he'll respond. He responded to me when I made an inquiry. Or, do you need a union rep to hold your hand? And why would you want to partner with another union that has no commonality or shared experience with us? Wise up fool! I have never physically met JC, but I stay informed and I am not blind. He is the guy we need as the president of our union. JC is the right guy for this moment in time.
Please
I cant believe after reading some of these comments that guys still think J-kitten is for us. You are either a special kind of stupid or its the connected j-kittens guys posting on here. FOP is a joke and has no power. Wake the fuck up and decertify these useless clowns.
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