Chicago Fraternal Order of Police Contracts:
Media:
ABC 7 | Father Pfleger Calls for Overhall of Police Union
Al Jazeera | The Contract: Chicago's Police Union
Chicago Magazine | State Law Protects Police Contract Provisions Blasted by Task Force
Chicago Mayor's Office | City Council Approves Collective Bargaining Agreement with Fraternal Order of Police, Ratifying Contract with City of Chicago
Chicago Reporter | Chicago police contract scrutinized in the aftermath of Laquan McDonald’s death
Chicago Reporter | Police have their own ‘bill of rights,’ raising questions about accountability
Chicago Reporter | Can Chicago take on police union contracts this year?
Chicago Sun-Times | CPD revises street stop form yet again to boost police activity
Chicago Sun-Times | A third of Chicago city workers make $100K or more
Chicago Sun-Times | Ousted police union president trying to reclaim job
Chicago Sun-Times | CPD union says IPRA investigators don’t meet state requirements
Chicago Tribune | Cops traded away pay for protection in police contracts
Chicago Tribune | Tribune analysis: Cops who pile up complaints routinely escape discipline
Chicago Tribune | Police union boss: Cops don't want to be disciplined for hot mic moments
Chicago Tribune | Commentary: Union contracts key to reducing police misconduct
Chicago Tribune | Letter: Police union contracts don't protect wrongdoers
Chicago Tribune | Editorial: Chicago police contracts: An untenable bargain
City Bureau x South Side Weekly | Section 8.4
DNAinfo Chicago | Chicago Police Union Contract Shows Delays, Secret Meetings When Cops Shoot
Illinois Policy | Illinois Still Has Secret Collective Bargaining: Bill Fails to Get to Floor
In These Times | Lawmakers Push for Chicago Police Accountability With New Legislation in Springfield
In These Times | How Union Contracts Shield Police Departments From DOJ Reforms
In These Times | Why Black Lives Matter Is Taking On Police Unions
In These Times | After Alton Sterling and Philando Castile: How the System Punishes Protesters and Protects Police
Second City Cop | Contract Talks Coming
WTTW | Department of Justice Meets with Chicago Police Union
Fraternal Order of Police Materials:
FOP Member Explainer for Grievances
FOP Note on Getting Legal Help
FOP blog: "Recent News from the Lodge"
Arbitration and Labor Board Rulings:
2002 | Arbitration Interest Award: Contract Dispute Resolution
2004 | FOP Comment on Arbitration Award Re: Lockup Closings (Management Rights Issue)
2005 | Arbitration Interest Award: Contract Dispute Resolution
2009 | Arbitration Award: Marathon Overtime (Management Rights Issue)
2010 | Arbitration Interest Award: Contract Dispute Resolution
2011 | Arbitration Award: Police Shooting Statements
2016 | Illinois Labor Relations Board Local Panel Decision and Order
Legislation and Policies:
Chicago Police Department Directives System
Chicago Police Department General Orders
City of Chicago Personnel Rules
HB4268 (a failed attempt to amend the labor relations act and make negotiations transparent)
HB4476 (a failed Attempt to amend the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act and the Bill of Rights)
Illinois Public Labor Relations Act
Illinois Uniform Peace Officers' Disciplinary Act (Bill of Rights)
SB2758 (a failed legislation to reform the Ill. Police Bill of Rights)
Litigation:
Fraternal Order of Police, Chicago Lodge No. 7 v. City of Chicago, 2016 IL App (1st) 143884
Studies and Reports:
Chicago Police Accountability Task Force Recommendations for Reform
Investigation of the Chicago Police Department
Laws enabling public-sector collective bargaining have not led to excessive public-sector pay
Litigating the Blue Wall of Silence: How to Challenge the Police Privilege to Delay Investigation
Police Union Contracts (Preliminary draft)
Police Unions (Preliminary draft)
The Patrolmen’s Revolt: Chicago Police and the Labor and Urban Crises of the Late Twentieth Century
City Hall and Statehouse Transcripts:
2014 | City Hall Transcript