Wednesday, June 13, 2012

Bradley Berntson Benefit

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Thursday, June 07, 2012

Correctional Officer Facts

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Correctional Officers Facts Who Are Correctional Officers? (This post is to lay the groundwork for my next post). ■ 77.7% male, 22.3% ...
Saturday, June 02, 2012

County Approves $417,000 for 1 HCSO Vehicle

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On May 22, 2012 the County Board approved 12-0231Agmt A120623 with the State of Minnesota to provide grant funding for a...
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Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Uniform Issue follow up

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After filing a complaint with the HCSO Administration regarding charging newly hired Detention Deputies for a training uniform , the Sheriff...
Saturday, May 26, 2012

Justice, Norwegian Style

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Friday, May 25, 2012

Uniform Issue and News

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On May 23rd I notified the Sheriff's Administration of a contract violation. I learned that they made the 4 new Detention Deputies purch...
Sunday, May 20, 2012

History Repeats Itself

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The year was 1934. Minneapolis Union activists were on strike for the right to organize and closed Union shops. They were opposed by the Ci...
Saturday, May 19, 2012

What to do in a Critical Incident

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CALL THE MNPEA LAWYER FIRST! 651 287-8883 >Really should be first phone call >Have your critical incident card ready & on you...
Friday, May 18, 2012

MNPEA Steward Training

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MNPEA held their first Union Steward training today. I have to say it was very refreshing. The topics were: Role of Stewards Weingarten...
Tuesday, May 08, 2012

Death in the Jail

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Unfortunately there was a death in the jail yesterday. The Star Tribune has an article which states: " An inmate at the Hennepin ...
Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Watch your sick time...they want to take it!

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The   Star Tribune   is reporting that the Counties and Cities are now whining about giving departing employees their sick pay when they lea...
Sunday, April 01, 2012

Federal judge upholds most of contentious Wis. union law, rejects ban on automatic union dues

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Star Tribune article 4/1/12 Federal judge upholds most of contentious Wis. union law, rejects ban on automatic union dues MADISON, Wis. - A ...
Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Contract Update: Going to Arbitration

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After an overwhelming rejection of the County offer we returned to Mediation today. We will be arbitrating the 2012 Step Increases and the 2...
Sunday, March 25, 2012

Contract Negotiations Renew

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We return to the negotiating table for contract mediation on Wednesday, March 24, 2012. The membership overwhelmingly  rejected the Count...
Monday, March 19, 2012

Goodbye Brad

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Bradley Allen Berntson August 25, 1961 - March 15, 2012
Sunday, March 18, 2012

Obituary for Brad Berntson

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Berntson, Bradley Allen age 50, of Bethel. Detention Sergeant with Hennepin Co. Sheriff's Dept. Survived by loving wife, Julie; sons, Be...
Thursday, March 15, 2012

The lie of the Freedom of Employment Amendment

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Tuesday, March 13, 2012

The Stanek Administrations' connection to "Right to Work."

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It's interesting (but not surprising) to see that the Stanek Administration has a connection to the anti-labor Right to Work Legislation...
Monday, February 27, 2012

Shift bid? The Contract? Just another management tool?

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Today, February 27th, the shift bid finally became available. The Contract states it's to be out on or about February 15th. Typically t...
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Wednesday, February 22, 2012

General Membership Meeting

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MNPEA General Membership Meeting March 8th, 2012 6:00 PM Meet & Greet 5:30. Come early for hot dogs, chips and pop. Location: ...