Los Angeles Unions Clash Over Proposed Sales Tax Measure
What happened
The Los Angeles Police Department’s officer union announced it will oppose Measure FD, a half-cent sales tax measure proposed for the November 3 ballot. This measure was pushed by the United Firefighters of Los Angeles City Local 112. If approved, the tax would direct hundreds of millions of dollars annually to the Fire Department for new stations, hiring, and equipment upgrades.
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Why it matters
The conflict pits the police union against the firefighters union over the permanence of the tax. The police union argues that the measure is a permanent tax and an affordability issue, while the firefighters union maintains it is essential for modernizing the Fire Department.
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Who's involved
- Los Angeles TimesThe Los Angeles Times is reporting on the labor dispute.
- Noah GoldbergNoah Goldberg is writing for the Los Angeles Times.
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