27 June 2022

3% COLA Update

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Unfortunately, I still do not have good news regarding the 3% COLA for those in Tier 1 and born on 01 January 1966 or later. Sadly, we are still being discriminated against due to our status as Chicago Police Officers born after a certain date. We are always told by our politicians to treat everyone fairly, something we absolutely should do without being told to, except we are constantly shown that they will treat us as second-class citizens. More of their do as I say not as I do routine. Below are two letters, one addressed to the Governor and the other addressed to State Senator Rob Martwick, the lead sponsor on the CFD’s COLA birthdate removal bill. That bill (HB2451) passed easily and was signed by Governor Pritzker in April of 2021. We are continuously looked upon to be all things to the City. Every day more and more duties are added for the Police to be responsible for, all while being Monday night quarterbacked by everyone and their brother and treated as a disposable resource. I mailed the letters to the Governor and Senator Martwick approximately 3 weeks ago, and as of 27 June 2022, I have not heard anything from either one.

Please keep yourself and all those around you safe.

Thank you all,

Jim

Letter to Gov. Pritzker Regarding COLA — Click letter for PDF.

Letter to Senator Martwick Regarding COLA — Click letter for PDF.

About the C.P.S.A.

The Chicago Police Sergeants’ Association (C.P.S.A.) was established on September 6, 1907. The Association became incorporated on March 3, 1978 and was organized for the purpose of forming an association comprised of men and women who were employed by the Department of Police, City of Chicago and who hold or have held the rank of Sergeant. The goal of the corporation was, at that time, to through the united effort of the members, to promote the best possible working conditions for the members of the association (...“Nothing herein shall be deemed to authorize the corporation to act as a union.”).

In 1998 the C.P.S.A., became a member of the Police Benevolent & Protective Association (PB & PA of Illinois). As the CPSA, the association still actively maintains a social and fraternal organizational structure. As Unit156A of the PBPA, Illinois, the Chicago Sergeants have expanded their horizons and have become not only a fraternal organization but a labor union created to protect the rights of its’ members and to advance their best interests and concerns through the bargaining process.

Mission

The mission of the Chicago Police Sergeants' Association is to promote the fair and equitable treatment of all Chicago Police Sergeants; to provide assistance to any Sergeant who has been wronged by the city or department, who have had their contractual rights denied, as well as those who have been denied the rightful benefits that their employer provides; to prevent any type of job discrimination, unfair practices, reprimands, or suspensions which may arise; to work diligently for and with all Sergeants while acquiring and maintaining the best possible working conditions and benefits for all members through the collective bargaining process;maintain and promote a social as well as a fraternal organization; provide assistance to all members and their families in their time of need; and promote the morale and welfare for the collective good of all Sergeants of the Chicago Police Department.