April Update

The HCSO CO=911 site seems to be down so I'm adding some updates here as a member.

1. The results of the Social Security vote is that Detention Deputies will remain in Social Security.

2. The Payroll Issues with the County persist. MNPEA spoke to the Department of Labor who stated MNPEA should first try to work this out through the Bureau of Mediation Services. Our attorneys are working on that.

3. The Brown Leather grievance is being dragged out. The County keeps dragging it out looking for some kind of "compromise." Hell, there is no compromise, either pay us the money the contract requires or let an Arbitrator decide. I told our attorney on April 9th to start striking names. I don't know why they haven't already. Hell this was filed for arbitration with the BMS last December! While I appreciate our attorneys wanting to see if they can settle it with the county, I fear they are falling into the County trap of dragging it out until it just goes away.

Sheriff Don Omodt

4. The Hennepin County Sheriff's Office Yearbook. As you know the HCSO is putting out a yearbook documenting the 162 year history of the HCSO. Yes, I got my picture taken for it and am leaning towards buying one. After all, I'll have been there for 25 years this coming July.

Yes, in my capacity as a Union Steward I've had some major rows with it, but at the end of the day it's a good job and has been a good place to work.

Also, former Sheriff Don Omodt is a major contributor to it. He was Sheriff for 28 years and the Sheriff that hired me. I have nothing but respect for him and his family.