Table of Contents
Columns
President’s Corner: Thanks to you
By Patrick J. Lynch
In a time of fiscal austerity, the first PBA contract settled without arbitration since the 1991-95 round benefits New York City police officers in many ways. Your solidarity made it happen
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The escalators
By John Puglissi
Besides the wage increases, the other factors you should consider in evaluating the recent negotiated contract are the unprecedented improvements in the way longevity and health-andwelfare payments will increase with every future wage increase.
« article Term limits? It’s not about Bloomberg or any other candidate. It’s about you.
By Mubarak Abdul-Jabbar
The PBA opposes the political
philosophy known by that term, not in favor of a particular candidate but to promote government beneficial to our members.
« article In times of trouble, invest in safety
By Joseph Alejandro
The overriding importance of safe streets to the economy makes it extremely unwise for the city to treat the NYPD like any other agency in its budget delberations and decisions.
« articleThe hidden dangers of policing
By Robert Zink
Scientific research shows that policing is one of the most stressful jobs you can do. This, of course, is no surprise to you.
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Opening the door for a negotiated agreement
By Michael Murray
A favorable contract finally negotiated across the bargaining table comes as no surprise to the PBA leadership, which sees it as the culmination of a strategy established back in 1999 and executed with painstaking perseverance.
« article Your pension questions answered
By Joseph Maccone
How the retroactive payments involved in the two recently settled contracts could affect your pension plans.
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Features
Crowds of police officers see justice done
One first-degree murder conviction down, one to go in slaying of P.O. Daniel Enchautegui.
« article Another of the forgotten victims
The PBA Magazine’s series of question-and-answer reports with New York City police officers suffering from unusual health problems because of their selfless work at Ground Zero and other locations in the wake of the 9/11 terrorist attacks continues in a very sad manner.
« article Grand theft, auto... And “cop and club”...
By Donald Dewey
A profile of the 102 Pct.
« article Most Valuable Veteran Barbara Lester
This 102 Pct. stalwart likes to keep things simple and emphasize the importance of patrol — “who does it, who doesn’t do it, how long they do it, how fast they move out of it.”
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Extra Added Attractions
PBA Photo-ops
Board members, delegates and the rank-and-file make photogenic news.
« article Introducing...
Thomas P. Hellem, the new City-Wide Trustee.
« article Retrocops
A PBA family history.
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