Moving forward
So, since the state and governor are still trying to make sleights at us and seemingly every other union in the state what's FOPs next steps? It seems like the state and the governor don't want us to have anything despite the hard work that was put in during collective bargaining. We all appreciate the dedication and work you guys put in beyond belief, without you guys I wouldn't be here along with many other officers.
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That’s a great question. It looks like AB 356 is going to pass, which will make it better on the timeline for bargaining. Bargaining will be complete by November before the session starts, which then makes it so the governor includes the cost of the CBAs in the budget. Now he still could say that the amount is inappropriate, but that would give us time to present a bill to get it funded outside of what he budgets for CBAs. We also would have the entire legislative session to work on the bill. Is ideal? No, but it is a step in the right direction. We also will be looking at changing the language of NRS 288, to try and move toward a more binding negotiation with regard to funding.