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Council Bluffs Police Union Fails to Reopen Parental Leave Contract Talks

2 reports, 1 independent Updated Oct 16
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What happened

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The city of Council Bluffs approved six weeks of paid parental leave for eligible employees, but this benefit does not apply to police officers who operate under a separate union contract. Union President Anthony Fletcher stated that the department's current 40-hour limit is insufficient. The police union petitioned the city council to reopen their contract to discuss parental leave, but the motion failed at the council meeting.

From wowt.com

Why it matters

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The dispute highlights a difference in benefits between city employees and those covered by a police union contract in Council Bluffs. Mayor Jill Shudak noted that the union requested more than non-union workers receive, suggesting negotiations must wait until the next contract period, which is a year and a half away.

From wowt.com

Who's involved

  • Anthony FletcherPolice union representative who petitioned the city council to discuss parental leave
  • Council BluffsCity where the police union operates and where the contract dispute occurred

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