To All Delegates and Members

PBA Delegates Meeting Summary
Russo's on the Bay
September 5, 2002

I.

CALL TO ORDER
PBA President Patrick Lynch called the meeting to order at 11:22 a.m.

Salute to Flag

  • Respects to all fallen officers, seriously injured officers and those who stand wrongfully accused.

 

II.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Mr. Lynch began the meeting by stating that PERB has rendered a decision in the current contract dispute between the PBA and the City of New York. Terms of contract are as follows: 24-month contract 5% 5% 1.5%. Disputing how the press mischaracterized the award, Mr. Lynch explained that the decision was not a victory. Based on the evidence, New York City Police Officers deserved the full 22% requested. He pointed out, however, that it was a pattern breaker, with no give backs, no chart changes, no extensions along with percentages to be retroactive. Mr. Lynch announced that the PBA has delivered a letter requesting bargaining for the next round.

 

III.

REPORT OF LABOR NEGOTIATOR BOB LINN
Mr. Linn began by stating that even with this settlement the PBA is still behind police departments in surrounding jurisdictions. The following is Mr. Linn’s analysis of the PERB Arbitration Award:

  • Term: 24 months. 8/1/00 to 7/31/02

    Wage Increases:
          8/1/00  5%
          8/1/01  5%

    Additional Compensation:

7/31/02: 1.5% of 12/31/99 payroll (Subject to discussions- if applied to additional longevity and Steps 1-5, would provide not less than an additional $735 to Police Officers who have completed 5 years of service.

Health and Welfare:

            1st Year     $175/Year (lump sum)
2nd Year     $175/Year (lump sum)
7/31/02     $200/Year (rate increase)

IV.

Salary & Longevity Schedules were presented and discussed among the delegate body.

Comparisons with other Municipal Contracts

Average Annual Net Cost Per Year

      DC 37 4.3%
  UCFA 4.8%
  UFT 4.5%
  PBA 6.0%

 

V.

REPORT OF JOE MACCONE

Increase Take Home Pay (ITHP) (which was separate legislation)

  • All members’ ITHP accounts will be credited with 2.5% of their compensation retroactive to October 1, 2000.

  • Usage of Retroactive Money:
    • Reduce shortage in member’s required pension contribution account
    • Increase member’s annuity (part of pension benefits)

  • Usage of Going Forward Money (Member’s Option):
    • Increase take home pay
    • Reduce shortage in member’s required pension contribution account
    • Increase member’s annuity (part of pension benefits)
 

Motion to adjourn at 12:30.