Austin's police union says it won't negotiate a one-year extension of its labor contract, arguing its already done the work to secure a long-term deal.
Austin's police union says it won't negotiate a one-year extension of its labor contract, arguing it's already done the work to secure a long-term deal.to allow Austinites to decide between two police oversight-related ballot measures in May. City staff previously had negotiated four-year deals.Under state law
The APA has argued that if a four-year deal isn't reached, as many as 250 officers could retire to cash in before the civil service agreement kicks in. "[We] have engaged in robust and comprehensive negotiations for a long-term contract. A process that all of city council has been aware of and a process which has been open to the public both in person and remotely," he said."No part of this was a secret or a surprise."
Kathy Mitchell with Equity Action, a criminal justice advocacy nonprofit pushing for more oversight, told KUT the union's decision could force officer retirements.
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