Broward County PBA News Feed

Sgt. Chris Reyka Memorial Foundation: August 9, 2008.

Wed, 2 Jul 2008 10:27:59 -0400

Candlelight Ride for the Sgt. Chris Reyka Memorial Foundation: August 9, 2008. This motorcycle ride will be begin at the Broward County PBA and end at the Pompano Beach Walgreens where Sgt. Reyka was killed. Go to www.bcpba.org for more information.

July Centurion Available Online

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 11:15:05 -0400

July Centurion Available Online

Article from the St. Petersburg Times.

Fri, 13 Jun 2008 12:04:56 -0400

Article from the St. Petersburg Times. Gov. Charlie Crist ordered all state agencies Thursday to reduce spending by 4 percent in the coming fiscal year, just a day after signing an already pared down state budget
. To read the complete article go to http://www.flpba.org/ and look on the right side under "PBA in the News"

Dick Brickman's Blog RSS Feed - NEW!

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:24:11 -0400

Get the latest news and information from the Dick Brickman blog.

June 2008 Centurion Available Online

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 13:15:16 -0400

The June issue of the Centurion is now available online.

Sheriff's Candidate Debate

Fri, 6 Jun 2008 10:43:07 -0400

Date: June 12, 2008
Time: 7 - 9 pm
Location: Broward County PBA Hall

3902 SW 26th Terrance
Dania
Behind Broward PBA Office

For more information, please contact Neil Vaughan at 954/584-7600

Coastal Florida PBA and PBA Attorney Gloria Floetcher

Thu, 29 May 2008 09:36:37 -0400

Coastal Florida PBA and PBA Attorney Gloria Fletcher prevail in the trial of Nathaniel David Juratovac. Officer Juratovac was acquitted by Circuit Judge James R. Clayton of all charges. This entire effort to defend the charges against Officer Juratovac from start to finish was completely covered by the PBA's Legal Defense Benefit.

Deputies and Sergeants No Vote on Contract

Wed, 21 May 2008 10:27:07 -0400

Please be advised that on this date the Deputies and Sergeants ballots were counted. The result was an overwhelming vote not to accept your last and final offer. The vote count was 831 no to 419 yes votes. Before either side declares Impasse however, I would like for the bargaining teams to meet one last time to see if we can reach an agreement that the PBA Bargaining Team can take back to the membership with their support. Please advise.

BSO Contract Update

Wed, 21 May 2008 10:26:11 -0400

Following the rejection of the Sheriff’s final offer to BSO Deputies and Sergeants, the PBA has contacted the Sheriff’s negotiation team to set up a final meeting. Lamberti is to meet with his legal team and decide what he is going to do. We are waiting to hear back from BSO.

Broward Deputies / Sergeants Vote No On Proposed Collective Bargaing Agreement

Tue, 20 May 2008 13:29:45 -0400

THE DEPUTIES AND SERGEANTS OF THE BROWARD SHERIFF’S OFFICE, WHO ARE REPRESENTED BY THE BROWARD COUNTY POLICE BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION, TURNED DOWN THE LAST AND FINAL OFFER OF THE SHERIFF BY A 2 TO 1 MARGIN. THERE WERE 1250 BALLOTS CAST OUT OF THE 1,450 DEPUTIES/SERGEANTS.

May 2008 Centurion Available Online

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:18:22 -0400

The May issue of the Centurion is now available online.

PBA Executive Complex - Space Available

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:48:37 -0400

The PBA Executive Complex has office space available for rent. The unit is approximately 994 square feet @ $14.00 per s/f + C.A.M. Charges and State sales tax. The PBA will customize with a long term lease. If interested please call 954-584-7600 Linda.

Your PBA Representatives are asking you to VOTE NO! We can do better and we deserve better. Fact Sheet

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 13:34:39 -0400

Listed below is a brief synopsis of the final offer made by the Sheriff and his team.

Triple-dipping? State retirement system fatally flawed

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 10:57:05 -0400

The flames of outrage over state employees collecting both a pension and a salary - double-dipping - got fanned with recent news that 131 workers are cashing at least two retirement checks as well as a salary

Double-dippers prevail

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 10:52:36 -0400

TALLAHASSEE — Despite public outrage, the odds that the Legislature will crack down on "double-dipping" state employees looked highly unlikely Thursday after a lengthy, heated debate in the Florida Senate. Senators initially rejected and then barely resuscitated a measure that would have stopped nearly all retired state pensioners from returning to their job for the state, collecting both a pension and a paycheck. "You can't have both, ladies and gentlemen," the measure's sponsor, Sen. Mike Fasano, R-New Port Richey, told his colleagues. "The taxpayers can't afford both, and they shouldn't have to pay for both."

Police Union Oppose Dipping

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 14:06:18 -0400

TALLAHASSEE — With support from police unions, a bill that would ban "double dipping" by police officers in a popular state retirement program was approved unanimously Thursday by a Senate committee. Jim Spearing, a lobbyist for the Florida Police Benevolent Association, was critical of a handful of state employees who have taken advantage of a loophole in state retirement laws that allows some employees to "retire" and return to the same job.

BSO Contract Negotiation Update March 28, 2008

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 13:21:36 -0400

Available only to members of www.bcpba.org website.

131 State Workers 'Triple Dip'

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 09:24:52 -0400

Florida makes it easy to collect multiple pensions and return to work. BY LUCY MORGAN ST. PETERSBURG TIMES TALLAHASSEE | Forget double-dipping. Florida has 131 triple-dippers. These state employees are drawing not one, but two pensions, and are back on the job, receiving a salary and working toward a third pension. In Florida, there is no limit on the number of pensions a person can receive.

Member Alert

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 10:42:30 -0400

If you have any legal questions that you would like our attorneys to answer, please fill out a Request for Legal Assistance form and submit it with your question. The forms can be found on the Legal Representation page.

Broward County PBA Scholarships

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 11:15:54 -0400

The Broward County PBA is accepting applications for its 2008 scholarships. In order to qualify, applicants must be the son or daughter of a Broward County PBA member. The parent must have been a member for at least two years and currently be a member in good standing. Applicants must also be or plan to be a full- or part-time student at an accredited two- or four-year college or university.

Wagner appointed Hollywood Police chief

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 10:43:09 -0400

HOLLYWOOD - Scratch "interim" off his title: the job of Hollywood Police Chief officially belongs to Chadwick Wagner, who's held the position on an acting basis since November.

PBA Endorses Candidates In Pompano Election

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 10:43:59 -0400

Vote to be held on March 11 PBA members with BSO (all former Pompano Beach Officers) met with candidates for City Commission to determine who the PBA would officially endorse. Their choices were: District 1 - Barry "Doc" Dockswell District 3 - Rex Hardin If you live in the City of Pompano Beach, please note these endorsements, and vote the PBA way on March 11.

Q&A: What tax relief means

Fri, 21 Mar 2008 10:32:34 -0400

A day after Florida homeowners got a property tax cut, questions about Amendment 1 and how it will work continued to emerge. The basics: For most homestead owners, the savings will be $240 annually. People looking to move can save hundreds, if not thousands, more under Save Our Homes portability. And there are future protections for business and nonhomesteaded homeowners, with a 10 percent cap on annual assessments starting in 2009.