I believe that this forum can be used to discuss and more importantly [flash=]debate[/flash] the issues the upcoming revote, since it is impractical for everyone to meet in person.

Remember, this proposed new contract is for three years (the Town absolutely wants a three year contract), we only gain two items, 1) Raising our personal day from an eight hour personal day to a twelve hour personal day (if you work a twelve hour day.) and 2) OIC's will be compensated if they work a six hour shift vs. a full shift.

I personally can not support the proposed contract for a few reasons.

1) We are already in the bottom 1/2 of salary ranges for Palm Beach County.
2) We have already lost our educational reimbursement program, because it was not in the contract.
3) The town refuses to include the extra personal day they have given us in the contract. (This means that whenever they want, they can take this benefit away.)

I know that there are other points of view out there and I truly hope others will articulate their views and ideas.