Chicago Police Sergeants' Association

1616 W. Pershing Road, Chicago, IL 60609 773-376-7272

NEXT MEETING: 15 March 2012 at 1200 Hours.

01 February 2012

We are all feeling the effects of change in the Chicago Police Department. As we move forward, we have to realize that change is nothing new to this agency. We have been evolving as a police department since the first copper walked the beat. As a department, we have weathered many storms. As sergeants, we have stood strong through them all. We are a group of people that remain proud of the work that we do. We take care of our people and ensure that the job gets done. That’s what we do. We don’t always agree with changes, and when they affect our contractual rights, we’ll stand up to protect the collective bargaining agreement. We are currently discussing arbitration over the station supervisor grievance. We look to make changes to better our lives as well. The days of rotating shifts and working six day schedules are a thing of the past. We’ll fight to protect our rights, we’ll weather the storm, and in the end, we’ll take care of our people and ensure that the job gets done. That’s what we do.

As the new Board of Directors takes on the many challenges it will be facing, I would like to thank the many sergeants who have offered their assistance in the future endeavors of the Association. As more members become involved, we will only get stronger as a group. With the G8/NATO conference coming this May, Sgt. Bill Schield has offered some tips on preparing yourselves for it. Please take a minute and read his article posted on the site. The contract committee will me meeting later this month. Many members of this committee have volunteered to help and are assigned to patrol units. District / Field Reps will be distributing contract surveys in March.

Jim Ade
President

PD Restrictions

The department has identified the three (3) dates when personal days may be denied.

1st Watch
23 Nov (Day after Thanksgiving)
24 Dec (Christmas Eve)
26 Dec (Day after Christmas)

2nd watch
24 Jun (Gay pride parade)
11 Aug (Bud Biliken parade)
19 Aug (Air & Water show)

3rd Watch
24 Jun (Gay pride parade)
24 Dec (Christmas Eve)
31 Dec (New Years Eve)

Station Supervisor Grievance

The Association has filed a grievance (SGT # 11-037) on behalf of the membership regarding the new special orders on District Station Supervisors. The Executive officer will normally assign a lieutenant to serve as the station supervisor. As it is apparent that this position may be staffed by a sergeant at times, a sergeant that is assigned as the station supervisor should submit an out-of-grade slip for the hours worked. Please keep copies of the out of grade slips, as well as any other proof (A&As) that you worked as a station supervisor and forward a copy to the Association. Only those sergeants that can prove that they worked in this capacity will be eligible for any remedy that is sought through this grievance. Our contract language on this matter is very clear in that a sergeant who is directed to perform substantially all of the duties and assumes substantially all of the responsibilities of a lieutenant shall be paid at the D-4 rate for the hours worked. As this grievance was filed as a class action, there is no need to file individual grievances for these matters. We will be keeping an eye on the lieutenant grievance to see if they get captain’s pay and may amend our grievance accordingly.

Grievance Over Cancellation of 5B Furlough Segment Settled

On Monday, 05 December, 2012, Arbitrator Benn settled our grievance over the cancellation of the 5B furlough segment. So while the department is able to cancel the full 5^th period and 5B furlough segments the Arbitrator awarded the Association six (6) additional summer furlough segments to district law and many other units. Please read the attached settlement for a complete list of additional furlough segments. This agreement also limits the department to cancel furlough segments for this one event only! This agreement only pertains to Sergeants and not other ranks.

2012 Furlough Process Revisions

Arbitrator's Award

January 2012 Issue of Chevrons

G8 NATO Preparation
By Sgt. Bill Shield

First Responder Pension Facts

2012 Washington D.C. Memorial Information

Chicago Police Memorial Foundation

Beyond the Memorial – Our Mission

Payroll Contribution Form (PDF)

Retiree Contribution Form (PDF)

Chili's Extends Pepper Partner Program Benefiting the CPMF

Chili's has generously extended the deadline of its Pepper Partner Program until April 30, 2012. Each time this voucher is presented when dining at any Chili's restaurant in Illinois or picking up food to go, the CPMF will receive 10% of total purchase.

Vouchers and promotional cards with the old expiration date will also be honored until April 30th.

Get the voucher here.

About the C.P.S.A.

The Chicago Police Sergeants’ Association (C.P.S.A.) was established on September 6, 1907. The Association became incorporated on March 3, 1978 and was organized for the purpose of forming an association comprised of men and women who were employed by the Department of Police, City of Chicago and who hold or have held the rank of Sergeant. The goal of the corporation was, at that time, to through the united effort of the members, to promote the best possible working conditions for the members of the association (...“Nothing herein shall be deemed to authorize the corporation to act as a union.”).

In 1998 the C.P.S.A., became a member of the Police Benevolent & Protective Association (PB & PA of Illinois). As the CPSA, the association still actively maintains a social and fraternal organizational structure. As Unit156A of the PBPA, Illinois, the Chicago Sergeants have expanded their horizons and have become not only a fraternal organization but a labor union created to protect the rights of its’ members and to advance their best interests and concerns through the bargaining process.

Mission Statement

The mission of the Chicago Police Sergeants' Association is to promote the fair and equitable treatment of all Chicago Police Sergeants; to provide assistance to any Sergeant who has been wronged by the city or department, who have had their contractual rights denied, as well as those who have been denied the rightful benefits that their employer provides; to prevent any type of job discrimination, unfair practices, reprimands, or suspensions which may arise; to work diligently for and with all Sergeants while acquiring and maintaining the best possible working conditions and benefits for all members through the collective bargaining process;maintain and promote a social as well as a fraternal organization; provide assistance to all members and their families in their time of need; and promote the morale and welfare for the collective good of all Sergeants of the Chicago Police Department.


HOME MEMBERS MISSION WHAT’S NEW BID UNIT POSITIONS OPERATIONS CALENDAR PD RESTRICTIONS GRIEVANCES UPCOMING EVENTS GOLF OUTING PENSION NEWS LEGISLATIVE RETIREES MEMBER BENEFITS MEETING SCHEDULE NEWSLETTER UNIT REPS EXECUTIVE BOARD CONTACT CONTRACT BYLAWS IN MEMORIUM PHOTO GALLERY LINKS	Chicago Police Sergeants' Association 1616 W. Pershing Road, Chicago, IL 60609 773-376-7272 NEXT MEETING: 15 March 2012 at 1200 Hours. 01 February 2012 We are all feeling the effects of change in the Chicago Police Department. As we move forward, we have to realize that change is nothing new to this agency. We have been evolving as a police department since the first copper walked the beat. As a department, we have weathered many storms. As sergeants, we have stood strong through them all. We are a group of people that remain proud of the work that we do. We take care of our people and ensure that the job gets done. That’s what we do. We don’t always agree with changes, and when they affect our contractual rights, we’ll stand up to protect the collective bargaining agreement. We are currently discussing arbitration over the station supervisor grievance. We look to make changes to better our lives as well. The days of rotating shifts and working six day schedules are a thing of the past. We’ll fight to protect our rights, we’ll weather the storm, and in the end, we’ll take care of our people and ensure that the job gets done. That’s what we do. As the new Board of Directors takes on the many challenges it will be facing, I would like to thank the many sergeants who have offered their assistance in the future endeavors of the Association. As more members become involved, we will only get stronger as a group. With the G8/NATO conference coming this May, Sgt. Bill Schield has offered some tips on preparing yourselves for it. Please take a minute and read his article posted on the site. The contract committee will me meeting later this month. Many members of this committee have volunteered to help and are assigned to patrol units. District / Field Reps will be distributing contract surveys in March. Jim Ade President PD Restrictions The department has identified the three (3) dates when personal days may be denied. 1st Watch 23 Nov (Day after Thanksgiving) 24 Dec (Christmas Eve) 26 Dec (Day after Christmas) 2nd watch 24 Jun (Gay pride parade) 11 Aug (Bud Biliken parade) 19 Aug (Air & Water show) 3rd Watch 24 Jun (Gay pride parade) 24 Dec (Christmas Eve) 31 Dec (New Years Eve) Station Supervisor Grievance The Association has filed a grievance (SGT # 11-037) on behalf of the membership regarding the new special orders on District Station Supervisors. The Executive officer will normally assign a lieutenant to serve as the station supervisor. As it is apparent that this position may be staffed by a sergeant at times, a sergeant that is assigned as the station supervisor should submit an out-of-grade slip for the hours worked. Please keep copies of the out of grade slips, as well as any other proof (A&As) that you worked as a station supervisor and forward a copy to the Association. Only those sergeants that can prove that they worked in this capacity will be eligible for any remedy that is sought through this grievance. Our contract language on this matter is very clear in that a sergeant who is directed to perform substantially all of the duties and assumes substantially all of the responsibilities of a lieutenant shall be paid at the D-4 rate for the hours worked. As this grievance was filed as a class action, there is no need to file individual grievances for these matters. We will be keeping an eye on the lieutenant grievance to see if they get captain’s pay and may amend our grievance accordingly. Grievance Over Cancellation of 5B Furlough Segment Settled On Monday, 05 December, 2012, Arbitrator Benn settled our grievance over the cancellation of the 5B furlough segment. So while the department is able to cancel the full 5^th period and 5B furlough segments the Arbitrator awarded the Association six (6) additional summer furlough segments to district law and many other units. Please read the attached settlement for a complete list of additional furlough segments. This agreement also limits the department to cancel furlough segments for this one event only! This agreement only pertains to Sergeants and not other ranks. 2012 Furlough Process Revisions Arbitrator's Award	January 2012 Issue of Chevrons G8 NATO Preparation By Sgt. Bill Shield First Responder Pension Facts 2012 Washington D.C. Memorial Information Chicago Police Memorial Foundation Beyond the Memorial – Our Mission Payroll Contribution Form (PDF) Retiree Contribution Form (PDF) Chili's Extends Pepper Partner Program Benefiting the CPMF Chili's has generously extended the deadline of its Pepper Partner Program until April 30, 2012. Each time this voucher is presented when dining at any Chili's restaurant in Illinois or picking up food to go, the CPMF will receive 10% of total purchase. Vouchers and promotional cards with the old expiration date will also be honored until April 30th. Get the voucher here. About the C.P.S.A. The Chicago Police Sergeants’ Association (C.P.S.A.) was established on September 6, 1907. The Association became incorporated on March 3, 1978 and was organized for the purpose of forming an association comprised of men and women who were employed by the Department of Police, City of Chicago and who hold or have held the rank of Sergeant. The goal of the corporation was, at that time, to through the united effort of the members, to promote the best possible working conditions for the members of the association (...“Nothing herein shall be deemed to authorize the corporation to act as a union.”). In 1998 the C.P.S.A., became a member of the Police Benevolent & Protective Association (PB & PA of Illinois). As the CPSA, the association still actively maintains a social and fraternal organizational structure. As Unit156A of the PBPA, Illinois, the Chicago Sergeants have expanded their horizons and have become not only a fraternal organization but a labor union created to protect the rights of its’ members and to advance their best interests and concerns through the bargaining process. Mission Statement The mission of the Chicago Police Sergeants' Association is to promote the fair and equitable treatment of all Chicago Police Sergeants; to provide assistance to any Sergeant who has been wronged by the city or department, who have had their contractual rights denied, as well as those who have been denied the rightful benefits that their employer provides; to prevent any type of job discrimination, unfair practices, reprimands, or suspensions which may arise; to work diligently for and with all Sergeants while acquiring and maintaining the best possible working conditions and benefits for all members through the collective bargaining process;maintain and promote a social as well as a fraternal organization; provide assistance to all members and their families in their time of need; and promote the morale and welfare for the collective good of all Sergeants of the Chicago Police Department.
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