by Alan Shapiro | Aug 2, 2013 | In Our Opinion..., Labor In The News, Sandulli Grace In The News
On June 20, highly respected Arbitrator Michael Ryan issued a decision overturning the discharge of Boston Police Officer David Williams. All of the facts are meticulously set out in the decision’s 44 pages but are briefly summarized here. On March 16, 2009, Michael...
by Sandulli Grace Staff | Sep 20, 2011 | Labor In The News, Sandulli Grace In The News
Since we filed our brief in the Boston Quinn Bill case, the City filed its opposition, and we filed our reply on behalf of the plaintiff officers. Again, the suit claims that the City of Boston violated the Quinn Bill when it reduced educational stipends to officers....
by Sandulli Grace Staff | Jul 26, 2010 | Labor In The News, Sandulli Grace In The News
After a seven year battle, the City of Boston has finally paid Boston Police Patrolmen’s Association (BPPA) members damages relating to the unlawful unilateral implementation of a 28 day/ 171 hour Fair Labor Standards Act pay period in 2002. In total, 1765 officers...
by Sandulli Grace Staff | May 13, 2009 | Labor In The News
On May 12, 2009, President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden honored the Top Cops of the National Association of Police Organizations (NAPO). In addition to praising the daily heroism of police officers, President Obama singled out Boston Police Patrolmen’s...
by Sandulli Grace Staff | Mar 31, 2009 | Labor In The News, Sandulli Grace In The News
Massachusetts Superior Court Judge Bruce Henry today ordered the Human Resources Division to NOT issue any eligibility lists for police promotion until after he rules on the request for a preliminary injunction submitted by Sandulli Grace attorneys on behalf of the...
