CRUCIAL WIN FOR PPOA MEMBERS:
Legislators Shelve Anti-Law Enforcement Bill
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August 31: PPOA members and hard-working public safety personnel throughout the state earned a crucial legislative victory on Monday. Senate Bill 731 would have created a decertification process in which an officer's POST certificate could be revoked. Additionally, it would have removed qualified immunity for peace officers. Thankfully, fierce lobbying from PPOA and a broad coalition of labor organizations and law enforcement associations helped convince legislators NOT to consider passage of the bill on the final day of the legislative session. Given the current political climate in California and nationwide, this represents a critical victory for law enforcement.
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CRUCIAL WIN FOR PPOA MEMBERS:
No 'Workforce Reduction' — No Layoffs!
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September 1: On Tuesday, Director Lisa Garrett of the LA County Department of Human Resources officially notified the Sheriff’s Department that “a workforce reduction will not be required” as previously believed. Translation: NO LAYOFFS.
This optimal outcome is the direct result of the collaboration and coalition of labor organizations of which PPOA is a member — providing much needed political support for our arguments against further defunding of the Department and member layoffs.
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COVID-19 Conference with PPOA Legal Team |
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Sept 1: On Tuesday, PPOA hosted the first of two weekly legal meetings in order for President Tab Rhodes, Executive Director Wayne Quint Jr., Senior Labor Rep. Venise Wallace, Labor Rep. Teresa O'Neil, Intake Representative Kevin Thompson and PPOA attorneys to address and analyze COVID-19 issues impacting PPOA members. |
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CRUCIAL WIN FOR PPOA MEMBERS:
PPOA-Endorsed Candidates Win Big in LACERA Elections
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September 2: On Wednesday, we were extremely pleased to learn that all of the LACERA candidates endorsed by PPOA earned decisive victories in the elections for the LACERA Board of Retirement and Board of Investments.
We are thankful to every PPOA member who made it a point to cast a ballot. We are also grateful to the victorious candidates, Les Robbins (LASD retired/PPOA member), Joe Kelly (retired LA County Treasurer) and David Green (SEIU Vice President) for their commitment to protecting pensions and healthcare for LA County public employees.
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LASD Sergeant/Lieutenant Promotional Grievance Update |
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September 3: PPOA Attorney Jim Cunningham hosted a teleconference on Thursday to update 98 recently-promoted Sergeants and 29 recently-promoted Lieutenants regarding ongoing administrative and legal efforts to ensure they receive proper compensation and back pay.
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COVID-19 Conference with PPOA Legal Team |
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September 3: PPOA hosted the second of two weekly teleconferences on Thursday in order for President Rhodes, Executive Director Quint, Senior Labor Rep. Wallace, Labor Rep. O'Neil, Intake Representative Thompson and PPOA attorneys to address and analyze COVID-19 issues impacting PPOA members. |
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Winners Announced for Week 1 of PPOA App Contest! |
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September 4: Earlier this week, PPOA announced a new, REWARDING opportunity for members! This contest is our way of showing appreciation to PPOA members in lieu of our annual Labor Day BBQ, which was unfortunately cancelled due to COVID-19. The good news is that winning is EASY in this month-long contest! All active, full-dues paying members in Units 611/612/614/621/631/632 who have downloaded the PPOA mobile app and registered as a member will be eligible for cash prizes up to $1,000 and gift cards up to $100 every week during the month of September. If you have already downloaded the PPOA app, you are automatically entered.
Winners will be announced each week and a limit of one prize per member will be in effect. Don't wait: download the app now and register today!
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California Fraternal Order of Police |
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The CAFOP represents 30 lodges with 17,000 members throughout the state.
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What is Labor Day and Why Do We Celebrate It? |
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Monday, September 7, 2020
This year, Labor Day falls on Monday, September 7th. Unlike many holidays, Labor Day doesn’t have many rituals associated with it, other than end-of-summer barbecues. So what is Labor Day and why do we celebrate it? The holiday was established in the 1800s during the creation of our nation's labor movement — the driving engine behind the most productive economy in the world, and the American work ethic which led to one of the highest standards of living in the world. Click here to read more.
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Aquarium of the Pacific Offers FREE Admission to First Responders |
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Friday, September 11, 2020
To thank first responders for their hard work, Aquarium of the Pacific is offering free admission on First Responder's Day, September 11th. Admission is free for the first responder and only $15 for their guests. Advanced reservations are required for all. Please reserve soon as capacity is limited and expected to fill quickly. Be prepared to present first responder ID and ticket at entrance. Total party size limited to 6 guests.
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PPOA General Membership Zoom Meeting |
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Thursday, September 17, 2020 / 7:00 p.m.
Meeting will be conducted via Zoom video conference. All full dues-paying PPOA members are invited. RSVP to info@ppoa.com to receive email with meeting invitation link.
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