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U.S. House of Representatives Passes
Collective Bargaining Bill
"The United States House of Representatives has passed the Public Safety Employer-Employee Safety Act by a vote of 239-182. The House included HR 413 in the supplemental appropriations act. The Bill now proceeds to the Senate who will take it up after the July 4th recess. It is vital that F.O.P. Lodges around this country make contact with your Senators and tell them we need for their votes. Many of our Brothers and Sisters enjoy the right to bargain with their employers but as you know many do not have this basic right that has been afforded to the private sector for the past 75 years. It is time for the Congress to pass this Bill and allow Police Officers to have the same rights as every other American. It is imperative that we keep up the pressure on our Members of Congress and I especially want to thank the House Leadership for their efforts in moving this bill. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer has been a stalwart for law enforcement and firefighters for many years and he along with Speaker Pelosi have kept their commitment to us in moving this bill. Leader Hoyer has always supported our efforts and he has shown true leadership in seeing that this bill has moved in a Congress that has been bogged down all session. Now is the time for all F.O.P. members to be heard. We must make contact and we must let our Senators know that this bill will only enhance our ability to perform and will not as our opponents say turn over the police departments to the “Big Labor Leaders”. The scare tactics of the National Right to Work Foundation and other groups must be countered with facts.
This Bill prohibits Strikes and concerted work actions.
The Bill calls for states to pass their own laws.
It provides a method of resolving differences in the bargaining process.
I urge all State Presidents and Trustees to make sure we get the word out to our members to make those calls today."
Chuck Canterbury, National F.O.P. President
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