The union represents the interests of its members, and I don't think the NYPD shares the Marxist ideology of BLM and Antifa. The NYPD is responsible for protecting the financial hub of the world. They are more like an army than a local police force. Collectively, they wield tremendous clout, but thus far, they have failed to use their clout.
Agreed. Deblasio has installed weak leadership in the NYPD as well. The rank and file need to get together and collectively refuse to work until their demands are met. They have more clout than they know.
The union represents the interests of its members, and I don't think the NYPD shares the Marxist ideology of BLM and Antifa. The NYPD is responsible for protecting the financial hub of the world. They are more like an army than a local police force. Collectively, they wield tremendous clout, but thus far, they have failed to use their clout.
Well, my family members belong to both the NYPD PBA & SBA, depending on their rank.
The primary role of both is to help officers who get jammed up. They have an office full of attorneys for this purpose. I know one of those attorneys.
They also get involved in salary/benefit negotiations.
And not much else.
They have spoken out against Deblasio, particularly after police shootings.
Lot good that has done.
Think DeBlasio cares?
A stern statement isn't exactly a walkout.
Agreed. Deblasio has installed weak leadership in the NYPD as well. The rank and file need to get together and collectively refuse to work until their demands are met. They have more clout than they know.