Massachusetts Federal Court gives green light to secret recording of police. Disturbing message contained in the ruling.
Read moreNolan | Perroni wins Corrections Arbitration over Settlement Agreement - Instructive Decision for Labor Representatives
NP Attorney Gary Nolan recently won an important arbitration case on behalf of NEPBA Local 550, the Worcester County Sheriff's Correctional Officers Association. The employer has on multiple occasions attempted to prevent the member from having his termination case heard on the merits. This NEPBA win allows the member's case to finally go forward.
Read moreNolan | Perroni wins Discipline Arbitration - Suspension of Northampton Police Lt. Overturned. Internal affairs investigation determined to lack professional competence.
An arbitrator recently overturned the suspension of Northampton Police Lt. Al Borowski, a member of NEPBA Local 187. In doing so, the arbitrator was highly critical of the internal affairs investigation that was conducted jointly by the Northampton Police Department and a private, 3rd party internal investigation company. NP Attorney Gary Nolan represented the NEPBA and Lt. Borowski.
Lt. Borowski was disciplined for his conduct in removing medication from the Department's…..
Read moreNolan | Perroni wins Arbitration - Union member fired for failing annual physical fitness test wins job back
Attorney Peter Perroni represented the NEPBA and Middlesex Sheriff's Officers' (Local 500) Association in this arbitration win. The union member was fired when he failed - by four seconds - to complete a physical fitness long-distance run. Peter and the union proved that even though the officer may have technically failed the exam, the Sheriff violated both the CBA and its own policies in the testing and termination process. This arbitration decision is an important example of how good faith in collective bargaining is a two-way street. The officer was reinstated with full back pay and benefits.
Nolan | Perroni wins Sick Time Buyback Arbitration for NEPBA/Middlesex Sheriff's Union
Attorney Peter Perroni represented the Middlesex Sheriff's Officers' Union/NEPBA Local 500 in this arbitration victory for its corrections officers. Despite a long standing past practice of denying newer officers the right to participate in the sick time conversation benefit, Attorney Perroni and the NEPBA Local were able to prove that the Sheriff was for years acting without the approval or knowledge of the union. As as a result, the union was able to put an end to a long standing practice, and make sure this important financial benefit is available to its newer members.
Nolan | Perroni wins Overtime Arbitration for NEPBA/Shrewsbury Police Patrol Union
Attorney Gary Nolan represented the Shrewsbury Police Patrol Officers/NEPBA in a hard fought victory to secure overtime rights for patrol officers. The case stemmed from a practice of prohibiting patrol officers who worked late nights from accepting daytime overtime shifts. In tackling this case, a very determined Shrewsbury/NEPBA Local challenged head-on a 30-year past practice and was able to win this important financial benefit for its membership.
Nolan | Perroni wins Seniority Arbitration for NEPBA Carver Police Union
Attorney Gary Nolan represented the Carver Police Union/NEPBA in this arbitration victory to obtain seniority rights for a group of officers with prior full time police experience. In Carver, officers who transferred laterally from other civil service departments were granted wage seniority dating back to their date of hire with their original department. Meanwhile, the seniority (for pay purposes) of officers with full time experience in non-civil service departments began running with their date of hire in Carver. The union overcame many years of past practice to win this case, and was able to correct this inequity for a group of dedicated police officers.
Tewksbury and Wilmington Police Departments to Hold Benefit for Cops for Kids With Cancer
TEWKSBURY -- Tewksbury Police Chief Timothy B. Sheehan and Wilmington Police Chief Michael Begonis would like to invite the public to a fundraising event for Cops for Kids With Cancer next month. WHEN: Sunday, June 10 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE: Wamesit Lanes, 434 Main St., Tewksbury
Please support this great event and visit https://wamesitlanes.com/event/cops-for-kids-with-cancer.