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October
2005 - D-12 gives a big "Thumbs Up" to the
FOP |
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A
non-FOP member stated, "At the District 12
Director's meeting in Prescott, the AHPA VP stated
Meet and confer is not collective bargaining......
and they want to be my bargaining agent..? I
immediately joined the Fraternal Order of Police
after listening to both sides."
Another: - "The
Fraternal Order of Police background and knowledge
base in the labor arena was far more superior than
the AHPA's"
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The Fraternal Order of Police DPS Labor
Council
We're there when you need us
The Fraternal Order of Police, DPS Labor Council
is dedicated to the betterment of all Arizona Department
of Public Safety personnel through representation of its
members in Meet and Confer and other labor relations
matters.
 On
05/26/05 I was involved in an extremely serious
critical incident. My local F.O.P. representative
responded to the scene and an F.O.P. lawyer was
sent to meet with me. I was able to consult with
my lawyer before any investigative interviews were
conducted. My lawyer was present during all
investigative interviews. The F.O.P. has resources
that other police organizations don't because the
F.O.P. is a nationwide police organization.
The F.O.P. will take care of you when you
need them.
Brendan Page, Kingman Highway Patrol
Officer |
When you join the Fraternal Order of Police DPS
Labor Council you have a solid team of labor
professionals working on your side... no matter how big
or how small your work unit may be. The FOP Labor
Council has full-time in-house staff of attorneys whose
job is to represent you and your fellow members in the
law enforcement community. In an emergency, they're as
close as a single call to our 24-hour
hotline.
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 On
04/18/04 I was involved in a critical incident. My
F.O.P. representative and lawyer were notified and
responded to my aid before I was even taken to the
hospital. My F.O.P. representative and lawyer met
with me at the hospital hours before any
investigative interviews were conducted. My lawyer
was with me at my investigative interviews and
remained with me all day until I went home. The
F.O.P. lawyer was awesome!
Because the way the F.O.P. legal plan
worked for me I'm a F.O.P. member for
life!
Frank Greigo, Wikieup Highway Patrol
Officer |
We Understand the Needs of DPS Employees Better
Than Any Other Union.
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 In Jan
2000 I was involved in a critical incident. I used
the AHPA legal plan. I had a 20 minute phone call
with the AHPA attorney and I did most of the
talking. That's all I got was a phone call. My
lawyer wasn't present at any of my interviews and
I never heard from him or anyone from the AHPA
again. The AHPA legal plan didn't do anything for
me.
If I'm ever involved in a critical incident
again, I'll use the F.O.P. attorneys. The AHPA is
only good for rodeos, bass, and golf tournaments.
Mike Clark, Highway Patrol
Officer
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It just makes sense to join the Fraternal Order
of Police Labor Council. We helped write the laws that
protect law enforcement professionals throughout the
state. We work earnestly to make sure those laws are
enforced for you.
We are committed to our members. Representing the
best interests of DPS law enforcement professionals is
our business.
 When my
co-workers and I were reviewed in year 3 of CCMR
II, a number of us in Facilities had been members
of the AHPA for many years. It became apparent
that the Department was not going to treat our
group the same as the previous years of CCMR II.
The AHPA did not fight for us at LEMSC meetings.
Instead, the AHPA sympathized with the Department
over lack of funds and on one occasion actually
spoke against raises proposed for some
individuals, saying they were too high. Even
though I was not an FOPA member at the time,
several individuals from the FOP actively
supported us in our fight, including the President
of FOP and one of the Arizona Labor Council
attorneys. The FOP folks spoke on our behalf at
many LEMSC meetings that spring, and were, I
believe, highly instrumental in convincing the
Department to fund our raises that year at almost
93% instead of the 89% initially proposed.
I resigned from AHPA and joined the FOP
that year and have never regretted my decision.
The FOP proved to me that they will speak
out when they see someone being treated unfairly,
whether that person is sworn or civilian, a member
or not.
Sue LeHew Facilities Management
Bureau |
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The
Fraternal Order of Police DPS Labor Council is uniquely
positioned to provide labor union representation to ALL
employees of the Department of Public Safety.
DPS
employees can join the Fraternal Order of Police and
become a member of the largest law enforcement labor
organization in the United States, with more than
321,000 members.
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"For 90 years, the Fraternal Order of
Police has been the voice of those who serve and
protect our communities. I value my relationship
with the officers and the National Board of the
FOP."
President George W.
Bush
(View
the Video) |
To
join or to request more information, click
here>>>>.
Join our team and protect your
future.
The Arizona Fraternal Order of
Police DPS Labor Council was developed by Arizona FOP
Labor Council to specifically address the labor
relations needs of all DPS employees. To join or
to request more information, click
here>>>>.
The FOP Wins - Again!!!
With the successful passage of Senate Bill 1042,
DPS Meet and Confer Legislation, which the Fraternal
Order of Police both drafted and guided through the
legislature, Arizona Department of Public Safety
officers and civilian employees now have a unique
opportunity to build an even stronger voice in the
matters which affect their lives.
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September 22, 2005 - Fraternal Order of
Police DPS Labor Council members invited to the
Governor's signing of the DPS Pay Parity bill.
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The FOP/DPS Labor Council engages in Meet and
Confer activities governed by A.R.S. 23-1412 for the
purpose of improving the terms and conditions of
employment while advancing the rights and promoting the
security of our members.
We're Member - Driven!
- Our members
are exclusively from the Arizona DPS law enforcement
community.
- Our members
determine our direction.
- We're
committed to your future.
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