TABLE OF CONTENTS During the first meeting of the Union’s Executive Council for the 2018- 2020 Term, I was interested to find out that CID is the largest shop of all Organization of CID Page 1 15 shops within the organization. Update on Janus v. AFSCME Page 2 The DC Police Union’s “CID” shop has a total of 361 members. Our shop is not only the largest in population, but all the most geographically Rights During Interviews Page 3 spread out. CID covers all District Detective Unit’s, Homicide, CARTF, Sex Staying Healthy in CID Page 3 Branch, Financial Crimes, Special Investigations Section, Domestic Violence Unit, Victim Services, as well as all the Crime Scene Technicians CID Member Fundraiser Page 4 at Mobile Crime.
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Also during the Executive Council meeting Chairman Bigelow announced his nomination for the Union’s standing Committee Chairs. All the nominations were ratified by Executive Council:
Election Chair: Megan Mulrooney Publications Chair: Jordan Katz
Bargaining Chair: Darrick Ross Legislative Chair: Vacant Arbitration Chair: Kevin Brittingham Audit Chair: George Hill Health & Welfare: Elizabeth Jones Judiciary Chair: Gregory Archer
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During the most recent Executive Council Meeting, on April 24, the CID Union Newsletter by emailing Chairman announced his selections for “Ad Hoc” committees and other mmarinos@dcpoliceunion.com with the political appointments: subject “newsletter”. Continued on Page 2
DC Police Union CID Stewards
Marinos Marinos, CID Chief Shop Steward 202-276-8509 mmarinos@dcpoliceunion.com Russell Mullins, CID Shop Steward 202-487-3760 mullinsrejrdcpu@gmail.com Gregory Archer, CID Shop Steward 202-664-2842 gharcher4685@gmailcom Justin Bolding, CID Shop Steward 202-604-3366 jnbolding9@gmail.com DC Police Union, Newsletter, February 2017 Adam Shaatal, CID Shop Steward 301-915-4283 Shaataldcpu@gmail.com Page 1 of 4 Raj Dohare, CID Shop Steward 614-352-6432 rkdohare@yahoo.com Continued from Page 1 school teachers from Detroit filed a suit to overturn the requirement that they pay union dues on the Use of Force Review Board: Hiram Rosario grounds that they opposed public sector collective Crash Review Board: Stephen Franchak bargaining and objected to the political lobbying of the union. The Supreme Court ruled unanimously Uniform and Equipment: Zachery Blier that non-members may be assessed service fees to Community Outreach: Lashonda Hart recover the costs of collective bargaining, Training: Jody Shegan administration, and grievance adjudication. Public Veteran’s Committee: Vacant sector unions have relied on the ruling from the Safety Committee: Lavida Delozier Abood case for the past 40 years to collect dues from CALEA: Ronald Fauntroy even those members who do not wish to join the General Order: Ronald Palmer union. The logic behind this is that the union is in a EAP Director: Monica Waleed constant state of bargaining with management about OPC Representative: Jordan Katz the overall working conditions of all union employees. This includes not only pay scales, Each of these positions are very important, and I benefits, and all contractual obligations, but also the ongoing development of department policy encourage the CID membership not to hesitate regarding all aspects of employment. What this to contact the Union’s Office at 202-548-8300 if means is that all employees benefit from this you would like to ask any questions in regards to ongoing activity and therefore are required to pay a their committee or need their representation. “fair share fee” (or what we call a “service fee”), which is an amount that is slightly less than that of a full- fledged union member. This practice prevents the “free-rider” from receiving all the benefits of union membership, at no cost. Union dues are not just for funding the day-to-day operations of the union, they also give members the right to vote, run for elected positions, attend meetings, and participate in other democratic processes of the organization.
This new case, Janus, which was heard in February,
seeks to change that. Mark Janus is an Illinois child support specialist that is a member of AFSCME, a public sector union for government employees. Update on Janus v. AFSCME (SCOTUS) Janus’ arguments in front of the court circle around Gregg Pemberton, Treasurer the idea that collective bargaining, in general, is in fact a form of lobbying. He states that a union On February 26th, 2018, The Supreme Court heard negotiating with the government about the size, arguments in a case titled Janus v. AFSCME. The scope, and expenditures of its operations, is outcome of this case could have a significant impact technically a form a lobbying. Therefore, even the fair on how all government (public sector) unions share fees he is required to pay are a violation of his operate, including ours. First amendment. A decision from SCOTUS about Janus is expected by observers within the next few The background of the case is this: In 1977, in a case months. titled Abood v. Detroit Board of Education , public
DC Police Union / CID ShopNewsletter, April 2018
Page 2 of 4 If the court were to side with Janus, it would likely • You do not have the right to tell the employee prevent unions from collecting dues from anyone not to answer nor, obviously, to give false who did not want to pay them. This obviously would answers. An employee can be disciplined for have a significant effect on the organization’s refusing to answer questions. revenue and ultimately impact its ability to perform. Non-union “service-fee” members would no longer The D.C. Police Union has 69 Shop Stewards that be required to pay, which would not only reduce work different shifts; if you need to contact a revenue, but there is also a possibility that other Steward please logon to the member only side of active members would elect to leave in order to avoid DCPoliceUnion.com where you can find Steward’s paying dues as well. Having more members leave the phone numbers, email addresses, assignments, organization to save a few dollars would not only be shifts, and days off. If you’re having trouble locating a detrimental to the revenue, but also the Steward, you can call the CIC to have them send out representation of the whole of membership. an alert.
As the Treasurer of the DC Police Union, I am
following the case closely and have briefed the Executive Council on the possible impacts. We are already working on some contingency plans on how to deal with a decision in favor of Janus and are actively working to find solutions. I will continue to keep the membership updated as a decision should be handed down before summer.
Reminder for Union Reps and
Members During Interviews Russell Mullins Jr., CID Shop Steward A Healthy Detective Is a Stress-Free Detective Gregory Archer, CID Shop Steward When a member is a subject of any kind of interview with management, Union Reps are not required to It’s no secret that being a Detective is one of the merely be 'silent witness'. There are several rights and permissions they possess. most coveted positions on the Metropolitan Police Department. It’s a position that is incredibly Union Reps have the right to: challenging, but can be equally rewarding, if it’s given the right effort. • Be informed by the supervisor of the subject • matter of the interview However, it has a few drawbacks as well. The caseload • Take the employee aside for a private and court obligations often make it difficult to spend • conference before questioning begins • Speak during the interview time with family and friends. The constant ripping • Request that the supervisor clarify a question and running usually has us eating bad foods on the so that what is being asked is understood go, and the rotating shifts make it hard to find time • Give employee advice on how to answer a to hit the gym. Before you know it, a detective may question often gain weight, lose interest in other pleasures • Provide additional information to the outside the office, and suffer from sleep deprivation, supervisor at the end of the questioning. DC Police Union / CID ShopNewsletter, April 2018 Page 3 of 4 starting an unhealthy spiral. How often do we hear of Lodge #1 have been able to provide monetary co-workers who have sustained serious yet assistance to off-set some of the medical costs. preventable illnesses, or are admitted to the hospital However the most inspiring act was displayed by the due to high blood pressure or stress? Union membership who donated a very impressive amount of leave to Detective Eschinger. The donated According to the Dept of Health, just 30 minutes a leave will help Detective Eschinger focus on day can keep us healthy, vibrant and active in our recovering. daily lives. The CID Union Shop would like to specifically thank Don’t allow the excuse of the job taking up most of CID Sergeant Robert Merrick (4DDU), CID Lieutenant your time to prevent some form of exercise every Andrew Dawidowitz (4DDU), and Detective Christian day. When you think about it there really is no valid Glynn (VCB) who did an amazing job of organizing excuse, almost all MPD facilities have a full gym and the leave donation sign-up sheets. Chief Newsham has ensured that the Police Academy stays open later to accommodate members on all Additionally, the FOP Lodge #1 is hosting a Cinco De shifts. Mayo fundraiser for Pete on Saturday, May 5th, with doors opening at 5:00 pm. It’s a $20 donation at the Studies suggest that an average life span for police door with all profits going directly to Pete. There is a officers is 66 years, or 10.6 years after retirement, full taco buffet and drink specials. It would be great adjusted for age and gender. This is lower than the to see a strong showing of CID folks. average for males in the United States (76 years of age). Caring for oneself physically and emotionally If you are aware of a CID member going through a are ways one can increase the likelihood of a longer health crisis, please contact a CID Steward, so we can life. See also http://www.badgeoflife.com/badge-life- ensure the member receives the proper information faqs/ in reference to catastrophic leave, and leave donations, as well as our ability to organize more The responsibilities of a detective’s caseload can be informal support, specific to the member’s needs. incredibly demanding. Do your best to prevent those demands from affecting your health. Diet and CALENDAR AND UPCOMING EVENTS exercise are the keys to a prolonged positive career, May 1st Police Week (Blue Mass) and retirement. May 5th 5:00pm Cinco de Mayo fundraiser for
CID Health & Welfare Update Detective Eschinger at FOP
th By the CID Union Shop May 12 National Police Week 5K th May 13 Police Week (Candlelight Vigil)
As some of you may be aware Detective Peter End of June (TBA) Union General Membership
Eschinger of the Fourth District Detectives Unit has Meeting
been in an intense battle with cancer. I can proudly
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