PPOA was informed earlier today that the Sheriff’s Department has finally received authorization from the County CEO to place "30 arbitration Lieutenants on item, in order to begin paying them."
Unfortunately, this Lieutenants’ pay will be effective today (June 28, 2021), rather than the original promotion date of April 28, 2020.
“Although PPOA appreciates the County’s acknowledgement of proper compensation for these members who were promoted in the Spring of 2020, we remain fervently committed to continuing the arbitration process to ensure our members receive the appropriate effective promotion date and back pay to that date," said PPOA President Tab Rhodes.
As recently as June 24, 2021, President Rhodes and numerous Lieutenant grievants were monitoring the efforts of PPOA Counsel Jim Cunningham in arbitration. PPOA will continue the protracted battle with the County to obtain the Lieutenants’ proper pay status through arbitration.
Further information will be communicated to impacted PPOA members as it develops.
