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    Sticky: Thank you for the kind words. We are already...

    Thank you for the kind words. We are already putting in the work for next year.
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    Sticky: Yes. We have set it as a top priority.

    Yes. We have set it as a top priority.
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    Sticky: I put out a weekly Capitol Report that over 900...

    I put out a weekly Capitol Report that over 900 Troopers receive each week via email during the session. I have no problem posting information on this board, but I have felt like for those want it,...
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    Sticky: I think it has much to do with turnover and...

    I think it has much to do with turnover and difficulty in recruiting Troopers to those six counties. There are several other counties that could use the funding, too. Again the agency had to use...
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    Sticky: I have been away from this board for quite...

    I have been away from this board for quite sometime. I find it a lot like Facebook which I also need to take extended breaks from. You can always email me at matt@flpba.org if you have a question.
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    Sticky: I have heard from a number of Troopers about the...

    I have heard from a number of Troopers about the special session budget outcome and I hope to hear from more after this post.

    The governor has signed the budget as of today so on July 1, the...
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    From PBA General Counsel - The on-call rate for bargaining unit members is governed by the collective bargaining agreement and state administrative rules. It is not dependent on the frequency of...
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    Yes.
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    Re: 180 day rule

    If you will contact us at 1-800-733-7322, we can assist you.
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    Matt, the 5% raise is greatly appreciated and a start in the right direction, and we all appreciate the hard work you guys put in for us this year but we are still years behind where we should be on...
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    Matt

    Since you went there, how about a hint of what the other possible "more money"?[/quote]

    The Legislature finalized the collective bargaining issues at impasse late last night.

    The...
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    You can always email me if I am not responding to you via this forum. matt@flpba.org
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    The Legislature officially agrees to a 5% across the board pay raise for all state law enforcement officers, FHP and FDLE Special Agents. The raise will go into effect on June 30, 2014.

    There...
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    I know it is tough to handle the uncertainty at this point, but this is all part of it.

    News outlets are not reporting a lot of stuff that's being funded in the two unfinished budgets... doesn't...
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    [/quote]

    So what do you say Matt? We are already dead last in the nation on pay, what do we have to loose?[/quo


    PBA cannot come through for us, that’s are why Matt and Bill Smith he has been...
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    House budget still has a 5% raise in it.

    Senate budget does not.

    They will work out all the differences in conference which starts next week. Session ends May 2nd. We have a raise in play and...
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    The House of Representatives' budget has a 5% across-the- board pay raise for all three bargaining units: FHP, State Law Enforcement Officers and FDLE Special Agents.

    (a) Effective July 1, 2014,...
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    We are asking for true raises.
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    [/quote]

    So far both chambers are completely funding incidental and court overtime to last year's level. We were able to get an additional $2 million last year and it is back this year. As for...
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    Sticky: Re: Ask the PBA

    The Legislature just sent it to the Governor yesterday. It was offered as a tax break to the motoring (voting) public.
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    We are working to get you a raise.
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    I completely understand where you are coming from. Unfortunately, the law only allows for the PBA to propose raises for the bargaining unit members. However, if the Legislature's raise proposal...
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    I agree.
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    Badrat,

    You are well informed. The FHP Chapter did propose using fee increases to enhance your pay, it did not happen and then the next year the Legislature increased those fees to provide for...
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    Welcome
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    Chip, A big thank you to you and your moderators for taking this threat seriously. I hope this person is caught.

    I don't say this nearly enough, but I really appreciate the professionalism by...
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    Define "even close to that"

    All I can say is we are pushing for more raises this session. The legislature has not indicated how much is too much, but it is early.
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    I haven't seen much about increasing health insurance premiums, but it is early. These accounts are reimbursement accounts and are popular with many of our local agencies. Still learning how they...
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    I'm glad Chip DeBlock and his moderators monitor what is posted and step in on matters like this. Says a lot about the quality of LEOaffairs.

    Bill Smith always does the right thing and he truly...
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    I will get back to you on this one.[/quote]

    I spoke with President Smith about this one. He is tracking this down.
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    Sticky: Re: Ask the PBA

    You have an interesting dilemma. Typically the officers I speak with want the academy time converted into Special Risk. However, I understand why you do not.

    Please call me so I can ask you...
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    Sticky: Re: Ask the PBA

    Here's PBA General Counsel Hal Johnson presenting before the Joint Select Committee on Collective Bargaining yesterday. You can watch his comments beginning at the 59:00 mark.
    ...
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    Sticky: Re: Ask the PBA

    I will get back to you on this one.
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    Sticky: Re: Ask the PBA

    We answered a couple of those questions in last week's Capitol Report.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tkv5qRxqeQ

    I am happy to answer anything you don't want to post publicly via email...
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    I doubt he will try to block raises. He just doesn't believe in the philosophy of yearly raises.

    I think we are in a good position to secure another round of raises, but it is a lengthy process.
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    You already know as does everyone else....They all make six figures, the administrative assistants are in the 80's and he receptionists probably makes more than an FHP lieutenant.
    Thats the way it...
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    How I've missed you.

    I answered your post go back and read it.[/quote]
    Thanks Matt. I guess it got lost in this 51 pages of posts. Could you either reference the page it is on or repost...
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    How I've missed you.

    I answered your post go back and read it.
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    I agree a raise every five years is never going to cut it. Hopefully, we get you another round of raises this year. Our plan is to move everyone up with at least a double digit % raise over the two...
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    Badrat - You don't have to apologize for anything.

    Believe it or not, the Legislature understands exactly what you are talking about. We are trying to get everyone (veteran, mid career and new...
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    Badrat1 - there was a raise of 5% for everyone with over five years of service on July 1, plus the $1,400 and $1,000 based on salary in Oct. Those with less than five years got a 3%.
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    Our ten year sgt makes less than two of the recently promoted sgts. He has more time as a sgt than one of the newly promoted guys has on the FHP! There needs to be some way to reward guys who hang...
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    Our ten year sgt makes less than two of the recently promoted sgts. He has more time as a sgt than one of the newly promoted guys has on the FHP! There needs to be some way to reward guys who hang...
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    Please see my reply to NE FL Guy. I agree with your point, but the LTs and above are not in the bargaining unit and we can only propose a raise for the bargaining unit. However, the Legislature...
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    We will release it soon. It will provide a slightly larger percentage for lowered paid employees regardless of years of service. We are targeting salary levels and not just years of service. We are...
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    Was told the same thing in our troop meeting! The sgts and below are in need of some help![/quote]

    The bargaining unit officers (Sgt and below) are our focus with the proposal.
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    We are asking for another round of raises this year. We have not released the specifics of our plan to DMS just yet. Although at the last negotiating session, we did provide an overview of what our...
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    Yes, but we are doing daybooks differently now.

    Members are getting daybooks by request only. If you received one last year, you are automatically getting one this year. If you want a daybook,...
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    Good question. A discussion over this issue popped up at the last state negotiation session. FHP Chapter President Bill Smith, General Counsel Hal Johnson and State Law Enforcement Chapter...
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    No. You have, by the contract, 60 days to take SC on your own. After that a supervisor can instruct you to take it.

    The People's First program forfeits your balance, but the agency is going...
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    Sticky: Re: Ask the PBA

    I agree.
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    This is a great question.

    Here's the PBA position in a nutshell. By contract you are covered for 2.5 hours of court overtime even if you do not work the full 2.5 hours. So you can start SOAR...
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    Capitol Report for November 8, 2013

    http://myemail.constantcontact.com/Flor ... fB5PVj-9Kc
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    Sticky: Re: Ask the PBA

    Yes
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    The bargaining team will be sitting down to discuss next year's contract proposal. We are also meeting with Legislators to discuss another round of pay raises.

    What's new in NE...
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    Sticky: Re: Ask the PBA

    The bargaining team will be sitting down to discuss next year's contract proposal. We are also meeting with Legislators to discuss another round of pay raises.

    What's new in NE FL?
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    Re: FRS Update

    It will take legislative action to stop the employee contributions. The appropriations conference committee will ultimately set the contribution rates.
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    Re: Special Comp Rule Change with FHP

    Update in the video discussion

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAF9kHz ... WE7xnO1y8Q
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    Okay. We were going to stream live from the FHP Chapter Board meeting, but our sound quality was not up to the task so we punted.

    Here's a recap discussion from today. We discuss off-duty,...
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    Sticky: Re: Ask the PBA

    We are going try something a little different later this week. Stay tuned.
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    No. It is legal. Have you been noticed of a violation of department policy?
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    Re: Special Comp Rule Change with FHP

    We will have a discussion on it next week.
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    More good news for Florida's state budget and the FRS.

    Economists see an additional revenue increase for next fiscal year. Up to $28.9 Billion in general revenue which is a slight increase...
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    Well, we have received a lot feedback/concerns on the region concept. Your chapter is working to schedule a meeting just like the you one describe above. Hopefully, the meeting will be well...
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    Sticky: Re: Ask the PBA

    Well, we have received a lot feedback/concerns on the region concept. Your chapter is working to schedule a meeting just like the you one describe above. Hopefully, the meeting will be well...
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    Re: New CJSTC Board

    PBA is pleased with the new appointments, too.

    However, Commissioner McHale's reappointment would have been nice and well deserved. Mr. George stepped down and wasn't up for a reappointment so...
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    Sticky: Re: Ask the PBA

    Well, we have received a lot feedback/concerns on the region concept. Your chapter is working to schedule a meeting just like the you one describe above. Hopefully, the meeting will be well...
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    Have you heard about anything like this happening? What kind of dumb question is this? You are now just throwing stupid ideas out there[/quote]


    Yes I have heard this from my supervisor hence the...
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    Re: Special Comp Rule Change with FHP

    Legal is on it. I will post something soon.
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    Have you heard about anything like this happening? What kind of dumb question is this? You are now just throwing stupid ideas out there[/quote]


    Yes I have heard this from my supervisor hence the...
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    Projected $1.6 Billion in Additional State Revenues for 2014-15

    The state could have an estimated $28.82 billion in available general revenue in 2014-15, up from $27.26 billion in expected...
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    [/quote:2i29g6rs]

    Great question.

    It was not given up. It was imposed by the legislative impasse committee. The PBA was not in support of this particular change.

    For those not aware, the...
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    Sticky: Re: Ask the PBA

    Well, we have received a lot feedback/concerns on the region concept. Your chapter is working to schedule a meeting just like the you one describe above. Hopefully, the meeting will be well...
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    Well, the union is all of you... so if that's what the membership wants to push for then that's the direction we head towards.
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    FRS Update

    Ash Williams, executive director of the State Board of Administration addressed the cabinet yesterday and stated that the FRS pension had reached $137 billion, an 11 percent increase from last year....
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    Ash Williams, executive director of the State Board of Administration addressed the cabinet yesterday and stated that the FRS pension had reached $137 billion, an 11 percent increase from last year....
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    Nope, it just seems confusing because of how they list it now, but it works out the same. Under Rule 60L.34.0041 you earn either 10.833 hours monthly or 5 hour biweekly. 10.833 times 12 months...
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    Out of luck probably imo.[/quote]

    I ran this by legal and this is the answer:

    Now as to the one employee having an IA and another not, that would be a disparate treatment argument possibly. But...
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    I'm sure someone will cringe at my description of this term, but here's my way of describing it:

    Unfunded Actuarial Liability (UAL) - the UAL describes the pension fund's estimated total payments...
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    The easy answer is much less. The Legislature has not fully funded the amortized UAL rates for a couple of years.
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    Thanks,

    I was under the impression the state was subsidizing the locals with that 500 million they authorized this year - I am assuming that is not the case and is covering the state portion only...
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    Here's an update on an old subject to this thread about the Legislature funding the UAL. To put it in some context - We had a discussion about just how much the Legislature should pay towards the...
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    Good article on the raises and pensions.
    http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20 ... ?p=1&tc=pg

    Raises and worries for state workers
    By Lloyd Dunkelberger
    Capital Bureau
    Published: Monday,...
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    DITTO :D[/quote]

    Thank you
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    Sticky: Re: Ask the PBA

    That is certainly one way to look at it. However, there is an alternative for the Lieutenants.
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    Thanks.
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    Sticky: Re: Ask the PBA

    Thank you for the kind words. May God bless you and yours, too.
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    Yes. From the funds in Specific Appropriation 2592, $5,125,000 is provided
    for the State Overtime Action Response (SOAR) Program
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    Governor Approved Budget

    Governor Rick Scott has approved the budget.

    2013-2014 Pay Raise for PBA Units:

    Effective July 1, 2013, the state will fund a 3% increase for State Law Enforcement Officers, Florida...
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    Re: Raises

    Governor has approved the raises in the budget
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    Sticky: Re: Ask the PBA

    Governor Rick Scott has approved the budget.

    2013-2014 Pay Raise for PBA Units:

    Effective July 1, 2013, the state will fund a 3% increase for State Law Enforcement Officers, Florida...
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    The Governor has until the end of this week to act. He is heading on a trade mission so he is likely to do something tomorrow before he leaves or he can wait until Friday once he returns.

    I...
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    Governor must act on budget by May 24th.
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    I think it is the PBA's job to keep the lines of communication open with management. I will say that Director Jones and her staff were very helpful with securing the raises, special compensatory...
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    Relax
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    The raise will happen in July with the across the board increase coming in Oct.
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    Nothing has changed on the pay raise. Just waiting on governor to approve.
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    Amen.
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    All pension legislation is dead on arrival for the 2013 session. That includes any tinkering with the percentages for the investment troopers. I don't understand why they felt they needed to...
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    The budget will be wrapped up over the next two days. The Governor has 14 days to act on it.

    The FRS legislation stalled. The House bill didn't pass the Senate (18 yeas and 22 nays) and the...
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    Re: Raises

    July 1st for compression raises and Oct 1st for lump sums.
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    MOD 660,
    Thanks for posting.

    Effective dates for raises - Compression raises are effective July 1, 2013 and lump sums are effective Oct 1, 2013.
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    Re: Raises

    Correct. Officers with five years or more get an additional 5% on top of the across the board.
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    Re: Raises

    The house and senate agreed to the following raise:
    Employees earning less than $40k will receive a $1,400 increase.
    Employees earning more will receive a $1,000 increase.
    $600 in bonuses...
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    Raises are negotiated

    Employees earning less than $40k will receive a $1,400 across the board raise. employees earning more than $40k will receive $1,000. There are $600 bonuses available....
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    Hopefully, we will know by Tuesday, but it depends on how quickly they settle all of their differences.
  108. Re: Florida PBA Capitol Report for April 5, 2013

    Nothing official yet, but the Budget Chairs (Negron and McKeel) get the remaining subcommittee issues tomorrow at 5 pm. The across the board raise for all state employees is still being negotiated. ...
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    Negron is now talking 1,400 for under 40K and 1,000 raise for over 40k not counting the compression raises. That is what I read anyway somewhere.[/quote]

    Can you post that for me? Not saying...
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    Negron is now talking 1,400 for under 40K and 1,000 raise for over 40k not counting the compression raises. That is what I read anyway somewhere.[/quote]

    Can you post that for me? Not saying...
  111. Legislative Budget Conference Updates

    Update: Budget Conferencing to begin on pay raises over the weekend

    Over this weekend and into the next two weeks, the Florida Senate and the Florida House of Representatives will be negotiating...
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    Update: Budget Conferencing to begin on pay raises over the weekend

    Over this weekend and into the next two weeks, the Florida Senate and the Florida House of Representatives will be negotiating...
  113. Re: Florida PBA Capitol Report for April 5, 2013

    Update: Budget Conferencing to begin on pay raises over the weekend

    Over this weekend and into the next two weeks, the Florida Senate and the Florida House of Representatives will be negotiating...
  114. Re: Florida PBA Capitol Report for April 5, 2013

    Nothing yet. Waiting for the budget conferencing to begin. Probably starting this weekend.
  115. Re: Florida PBA Capitol Report for April 5, 2013

    Matt,

    So am I reading it right that the house proposal does not address compression at all. So basically the house will keep all of us at base salary?[/quote]

    The House is just proposing an...
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    The Governor has actually been very clear on his position, he thinks all state employees deserve a merit bonus like he proposed. He criticized Speaker Weatherford early in the session for proposing...
  117. Thread: Raises

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    Raises

    Here's the most recent pay raise language with bill numbers and page numbers.

    The Senate proposes an across the board three-percent pay raise for all state employees:

    (1) EMPLOYEE AND OFFICER...
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    As promised, here is all of the language with bill numbers and page numbers.

    The Senate proposes an across the board three-percent pay raise for all state employees:

    (1) EMPLOYEE AND OFFICER...
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    Here what comes?

    The truth. There are people who want you to believe this fantasy about your raise and how it came to be. And then there's me who is telling it to you straight. I am going to...
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    They kept the additional 3% in for all of you and the other state law enforcement officers and FDLE special agents. Here's the language from page four of the amendment 990011:

    2) SPECIAL PAY...
  121. Re: Florida PBA Capitol Report for April 5, 2013

    If you are hearing that the raise died or anything like that. It is not true.

    The House changed the across the board raise from $1400 to $1000 with a $400 merit bonus. However, the House left in...
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    They kept the additional 3% in for all of you and the other state law enforcement officers and FDLE special agents. Here's the language from page four of the amendment 990011:

    2) SPECIAL PAY...
  123. Re: Florida PBA Capitol Report for April 5, 2013

    That's up to the moderator. My guess is it will happen if this post gets a lot of views.

    Budget- the Senate budget did pass today. The pay raise money in the Senate budget increases salaries for...
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    As you probably saw by now, I posted the same information on the FWC forum. Hardly any views.[/quote]

    Thanks for doing it. I think everyone is mostly coming here now as it appears this is the...
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    As you probably saw by now, I posted the same information on the FWC forum. Hardly any views.
  126. Florida PBA Capitol Report for April 5, 2013

    Here's this week's PBA Capitol Report
    http://www.flpba.org/

    We discuss the pay raise and more.
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    This week's Capitol Report video
    http://www.flpba.org/

    Stay safe out there.
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    Will do.
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    Hopefully this will stay. I guess it is time to write another letter to my reps. Good work and keep it up. This will me a good raise for what we have not had in many years. A good start to fixing...
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    Hopefully this will stay. I guess it is time to write another letter to my reps. Good work and keep it up. This will me a good raise for what we have not had in many years. A good start to fixing...
  131. Re: Extra Raises in House and Senate Budgets

    No doubt, but both chambers have recognized the issue in the respective budgets. We still have a ways to go, but at least we are in the mix.
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    Well, we now know that the House is adding 3% to the units on top of the $1,400. So the next step is negotiations between the House and Senate.

    The difference between the plans is not huge so...
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    Raises for State Employees

    After a very careful review of both budgets, a version of the PBA seniority/compression raise is included in both the House and Senate budgets.

    In the Senate Budget:
    For all three PBA bargaining...
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    Hey Matt, look at your link. Only 5 post and one is yours. No one cares at PBA. That is why many LEO's are leaving your failed union. :lol:[/quote]

    Check the FHP forum
  135. Extra Raises in House and Senate Budgets

    After a very careful review of both budgets, a version of the PBA seniority/compression raise is included in both the House and Senate budgets.

    In the Senate Budget:
    For all three PBA bargaining...
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    The Senate Budget is out. The PBA seniority/compression raise is included in their budget.

    For all three PBA bargaining units FDLE Special Agents, State Law Enforcement Officers, and FHP Chapter...
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    Okay. We produced a quick video to discuss the House's across the board pay raise proposal. You will see that we have members of the FDLE Special Agents Chapter and the State Law Enforcement...
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    Yes, we are still in the mix for a seniority or compression raise on top of the across the board. You beat me to the post. We have an advisory going out shortly.
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    Capitol Report March 22

    Here's this week's Capitol Report
    http://www.flpba.org/
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    Here's this week's Capitol Report
    http://www.flpba.org/
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    Re: Capitol Report for March 8, 2013

    Call me at 850-577-6425.
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    Re: Capitol Report for March 8, 2013

    I have not heard about Health Insurance Subsidy being in jeopardy. I will check on the HELPS act and post something back to you about this.[/quote]

    Here's some info on the HELPS act...
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    Yes, we have had very good discussions with both the House and Senate Leadership on pay raises specifically the seniority bump. Let's see what they produce in the first round of budgeting.
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    [/quote][/quote]

    Matt,

    More good news it appears - Gov Scott is in the papers quoted he is ticked off basically that Weatherford's House budget will not have the $ 2,500 auto raises for...
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    [/quote]

    I spoke with one of the forecasters today. The $500 million is only the state's portion of the UAL. Each local government and other participating employers will have a share of the UAL,...
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    Capitol Report for March 14, 2013

    Here's this week's Capitol Report
    http://www.flpba.org/
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    Re: Capitol Report for March 8, 2013

    I have not heard about Health Insurance Subsidy being in jeopardy. I will check on the HELPS act and post something back to you about this.
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    [/quote]

    I spoke with one of the forecasters today. The $500 million is only the state's portion of the UAL. Each local government and other participating employers will have a share of the UAL,...
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    This week's Capitol Report
    http://www.flpba.org/
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    Here's the basic issue with what you are arguing. The Legislature is required to fund the system on an actuarial basis and the actuary is stating that in order to keep the amortization schedule and...
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    The answer is employers will pay it back through a higher UAL contribution rate which is separate from the normal costs blended rate that is paid by contributions from employers and employees. I...
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    The answer is employers will pay it back through a higher UAL contribution rate which is separate from the normal costs blended rate that is paid by contributions from employers and employees. I...
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    I just went back and reviewed comments from yesterday's appropriations meeting. $500 million is the yearly required costs to pay back the entire amortized UAL if it remains on its current schedule. ...
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    The answer is employers will pay it back through a higher UAL contribution rate which is separate from the normal costs blended rate that is paid by contributions from employers and employees. I...
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    Capitol Report for March 8, 2013

    Here's this week's Capitol Report
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bO0PHf2 ... e=g-user-u
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    Here's this week's Capitol Report
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bO0PHf2 ... e=g-user-u
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    The answer is employers will pay it back through a higher UAL contribution rate which is separate from the normal costs blended rate that is paid by contributions from employers and employees. I...
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    Well, it is your choice to believe that outcome. But that is not what I am saying. Nor is that what I am setting you up for in the end.

    What I am saying is complicated is method the state must...
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    Matt,

    Imo the legislature may have the responsibility to deal with that 500 million FRS difference but it should be all the participants that have to shore it up not just from state coffers when...
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    To the previous posts.

    I can read your frustrations, but here are a couple of things to consider.

    First, the teacher pay proposal was made by the Governor not the Legislature. It remains to be...
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    Hello everyone,

    First, my prayers are with the family of Sgt Morales and the St. Lucie SO.

    Tomorrow is the official first day of the 2013 Legislative Session. PBA puts out a weekly report...
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    Matt

    Can you provide the names of the Legislators on the impasse committee?

    In addition, who are the influential Legislators on the committee?[/quote]

    Here's the committee page link with all...
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    Well, I'm praying for the proposal right along with you.
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    I thought everyone of the labor presenters did a good job.
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    The raise proposal is only for employees covered by the bargaining agreement. The Legislature may decide to include upper management, but that is not our proposal.

    We emailed the information in...
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    From a previous post


    The raise proposal is only for employees covered by the bargaining agreement. The Legislature may decide to include upper management, but that is not our proposal.

    We...
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    Matt,

    Just sent you an email and it was returned undeliverable.

    FYI[/quote]

    Try this one

    Pbamail@flpba.org
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    Matt,

    I will email you shortly on coming up to help. What is the best time for us to come up? Committee, session, when? Could you also give some guidance on contacting our representatives. I...
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    The Legislature has one week left of interim committee meetings (Next week). There will be a one week break and then session officially begins. The last two months have been busy in terms of issues...
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    From previous poster -


    I have a suggestion on this subject. Why don't we get people like you who want to come up to Tallahassee to join me and the other lobbyists for a few days up here and...
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    From previous poster -

    Many people believe this to be true, but solicitations are not used in that manner by the PBA. As I have stated before, PBA still conducts phone solicitations, but the...
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    Broke Trooper,

    You make a lot of good points. I believe it to part of the union's job to close the gap between the command and the Troopers. I have said this before and I will continue to say...
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    I think they are all right, mostly. I think the poster referring to step up or else is simply stating that PBA makes grand promises, and has not been following through. We see PBA on the sidelines....
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    The post from Matt was me.

    Interesting how before I could post on the one topic, a second post came in and, right after I posted, a third post arrived helping to make my points.

    Let's...
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    Against my better judgment I am going to respond to this.

    Well, I don't know what promises I am making to you. Please list all these promises. I am just answering questions and trying to dispel...
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    Here's a list of reciprocity states with Florida. Make sure you read the notes on page two.
    http://licgweb.doacs.state.fl.us/FORMS/ ... tyList.pdf
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    Against my better judgment I am going to respond to this.

    Well, I don't know what promises I am making to you. Please list all these promises. I am just answering questions and trying to dispel...
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    We will post more, but this link does a state by state analysis of gun laws.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gun_laws_i ... s_by_state
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    We will look into it and post what we find.
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    Link?[/quote]

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dX74NlJ ... e=g-user-u

    This link can be found on our website and the Leoaffairs forum PBA News ( the most unpopular forum on Leoaffairs :D )

    We...
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    Okay in the spirit of trying to get some traffic to our PBA News forum, we have posted the latest PBA Capitol Report on that forum. The report discusses pensions and pay raises. Please click over...
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    The raise proposed by the three PBA bargaining units are the same. 6% across the board with a 3% increase for those with 7 years or more. The plan is for everyone to get a raise. However, I have...
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    Feb 8th Video Capitol Report

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dX74NlJ ... e=g-user-u
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    Well, I just learned something I didn't know.

    The raises do not typically raise starting salaries for those hired after the effective date. I apologize for not knowing that.

    Chapter President...
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    Start watching at the 1:00 mark. Chairman Joe Negron explains addressing the compression issue for ALL state law enforcement officers.

    http://thefloridachannel.org/video/2613 ... oe-negron/
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    The raise proposed by the three PBA bargaining units are the same. 6% across the board with a 3% increase for those with 7 years or more. The plan is for everyone to get a raise. However, I have...
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    From the Tallahassee Democrat:

    Gov. Rick Scott’s proposal giving state workers more than $330 million in one-time bonuses was seen again as a good start toward ending the 6-year drought on raises...
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    My guess is FHP is the biggest of the State LEO agencies so he put a thread here to talk. My guess is PBA is trying to get the same raise for all of its State Officers whether they be FHP, FDLE and...
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    Matt - are the head legislators inclined to give us an actual raise and not a cop out bonus from what they have said to PBA ?[/quote]

    They are inclined to give out raises. It is going to come...
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    Here's a link to our video discussion on the Governor's bonus proposal.

    http://www.flpba.org/legislative.php
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    I know its a little shameless self promotion, but I did an interview with the Tallahassee Democrat about the bonus proposal. You can watch it here. http://www.tallahassee.com/

    Not the smoothest...
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    As you may have already heard the Governor is proposing bonuses for state employees. We are issuing press comments as I write, but I thought you would be interested to hear it from me that PBA is...
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    Well, I have read the other thread about her so I realize this question is generating quite a buzz. Here's my answer, the PBA has to develop a professional relationship with the chief of staff no...
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    Very accurate statements. It is not just reelections though. They have to have a personal connection to the issue. An area with a small state employee presence is less likely to get attention. The...
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    Will do. Thank you for the kind words.
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    PBA negotiates that local contract, I have seen it. I get your point, but you are preaching to the choir. Or at least a singer in the choir.

    As much as we all would like contract negotiations...
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    Video Discussion with PBA's General Counsel Hal Johnson on use of DAVID.

    http://www.flpba.org/legal.php
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    Video Discussion with PBA's General Counsel Hal Johnson on use of DAVID.

    http://www.flpba.org/legal.php
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    Well, step by step is probably how we get to the separation in salaries. Our proposal bumps everyone with seven years or more up additional 3%. If we get it done then next year we can try to bump...
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    Here's this week's video discussion

    http://www.flpba.org/
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