A perspective from the other side of the table
Labor Relations Report As the year comes to an end, it’s usually appropriate to review what transpired in 2022 to track our progress and get a better idea of where…
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Recognize our strength in numbers
Labor Relations Report My favorite month of the year has arrived. It’s not because the New York Jets were tied for first place (as of Sept. 5), but because it…
Read MoreThe taxpayers of Bergenfield deserve better
Labor Relations Report In September 2020, NJSPBA President Pat Colligan was asked to intervene in Bergenfield’s contract negotiations to get it “back on track and resolve this long dispute.” Surprisingly,…
Read MoreReviewing violations of Employer-Employee Relations Act in Newark
Labor Relations Report The Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC) held that the City of Newark violated subsections 5.4a(5) and (1) of the New Jersey Employer–Employee Relations Act, N.J.S.A. 34:13A-1 et…
Read MoreThe crucial role of grievance committees
Labor Relations Report Collective negotiations agreements (CNAs) exist to increase the general efficiency of the police department, to maintain the existing harmonious relationship between the police department and its employees…
Read MoreJudge rules in favor of PBA to allow convention attendance
Labor Relations Report New Jersey statutes N.J.S.A. 40A:14-177 and 11A:6-10 (Civil Service) govern the number of union representatives who are permitted to attend state conventions and receive paid leave. The…
Read MoreMoving from “no” to an informed conversation
Labor Relations Report “No” is a perfectly acceptable answer in a negotiation. It is also a great start to a conversation when negotiating. How to get from “no” to an…
Read MoreA snapshot of salary increase issues
Labor Relations Report P.L. 2010, c.105 amended the interest arbitration law that limited salary increases awarded through arbitration to 2 percent above the previous year. Until the “hard cap” expired…
Read MoreWhat the 2 percent cap means for health care
In the September issue of NJ Cops Magazine, Kevin Lyons ended his article advising negotiations committee members that health care cost increases are outside of the cap. To expand on…
Read MoreHow to figure out what a contract proposal cost
In negotiations, the PBA and the governing body proposals won’t be the same. This requires a method to estimate and compare the costs of the offers. The way to do…
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