Detectives ratify new deal
Nassau detectives have approved a new contract--the first of the county's five major unions to reach an agreement with County since all of their deals expired at the end of 2017.
County Executive Laura Curran put out a newss release today announcing that members of Detectives Association had ratified the new deal. Their vote puts a squeeze on the Police Benevolent Association and Superior Officer's Association to agree to similar terms.
The news release says the detectives have agreed to work more hours, contribute to their health insurance, cut termination pay and forego some vacation days. In return, it says the salary scale has been improved for new detectives. Stagnant pay had led to a shortage of applicants and had even driven some detectives to give up their shields and return to police officer duties.
In addition the release says all detectives will receive raises annually beginning in 2020 of 2%; 2%; 2.5%; 2.5%; 3% and 3% over the term of the 8-1/2year agreement in addition to a $2000 lump sum payment covering two prior years.
County Executive Laura Curran put out a newss release today announcing that members of Detectives Association had ratified the new deal. Their vote puts a squeeze on the Police Benevolent Association and Superior Officer's Association to agree to similar terms.
The news release says the detectives have agreed to work more hours, contribute to their health insurance, cut termination pay and forego some vacation days. In return, it says the salary scale has been improved for new detectives. Stagnant pay had led to a shortage of applicants and had even driven some detectives to give up their shields and return to police officer duties.
In addition the release says all detectives will receive raises annually beginning in 2020 of 2%; 2%; 2.5%; 2.5%; 3% and 3% over the term of the 8-1/2year agreement in addition to a $2000 lump sum payment covering two prior years.
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