Unprecedented and historic -- those are the words used by Cleveland police union leaders and Mayor Justin Bibb in describing an agreement reached late Thursday night that will give officers pay raises, including major boosts for veterans, while also moving them to 12-hour shifts. Members of the Cleveland Police Patrolmen’s Association, who represent rank-and-file officers, and the Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 8 for police supervisors approved the changes. The CPPA vote was 618-200. It means more officers will be working at any given time. Rather than three daily shifts that cover eight or 10 hours, most of the roughly 1,200 officers will be split into two 12-hour shifts, starting Jan. 1. The pay raises aim to keep cops from leaving, as well as for use as a recruiting tool for a department that loses officers faster than it can replace them. The city will draw from money allocated for overtime to pay for the higher wages. How much money are we talking? Officers with at least five years in the department and all supervisors will see about 14% added to their base pay. Lower-ranking officers will receive a 2.5% increase. Combined with the 11% three-year pay bump negotiated last year, veterans will see their wages increase by nearly 25% since Bibb took office, followed by lower-ranking officers at 14%. Recent negotiations with Bibb have seemed to mark a new era in relations between City Hall and the police unions, CPPA President Jeff Follmer and FOP President Jim O’Malley said. “We’re dealing with a different City Hall than we were a few years ago,” O’Malley said. “I’m not knocking anybody … it’s just a different perspective and it’s refreshing.” -- Kristen Davis |
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Mayor Justin Bibb addresses a gathering of Cleveland police officers at the union hall on Wednesday in the run-up to Thursday's vote. (Provided by Jeff Follmer) |
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Police negotiations: Mayor Justin Bibb and the Cleveland police unions say they’ve reached a new agreement that will move officers to 12-hour shifts and boost their pay, including a major salary bump for veteran cops that union leaders describe as unprecedented, reports Courtney Astolfi. Issue 1: Ohio Republicans and abortion opponents have spent years fighting for Ohio’s “heartbeat” law banning abortions as early as six weeks into pregnancy with no exceptions for rape or incest, Laura Hancock and Andrew Tobias report. But now that they’re trying to convince voters to reject an abortion-rights amendment Nov. 7, they’ve begun to act like it doesn’t exist. Today in Ohio: Data surrounding marijuana and traffic crashes are muddy and inconclusive. If you’ve been confused about what to make of the statistics ahead of the Nov. 7 decision on whether to legalize recreational marijuana in Ohio, we’re talking about what that might mean on Today in Ohio, cleveland.com’s daily half-hour news podcast. |
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Jim Jordan: Jim Jordan is one (big) step away from becoming the speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives after winning a majority of the secret ballots in a nominating vote, 124 to 81, from the GOP conference on Friday, reports Sabrina Eaton. Earlier in the day, Eaton sat down with Jordan for an exclusive Q&A about his bid for the seat after he announced a second run for the post when Scalise dropped out after failing to secure enough votes to nail down the job. Bernie Moreno: Bernie Moreno has developed a successful, highly lucrative business career making and winning big bets. Now, Moreno is making one of the biggest bets of his life in pursuing a U.S. Senate seat, writes Andrew Tobias. PUCO ruling: A ruling from state utility regulators leaves renters in Ohio exposed to middlemen on the electricity supply chain, who for years have been accused of price gouging captive customers while providing little in return, writes Jake Zuckerman. Candidate forum: A Saturday candidate forum featuring Ohio’s three major Republican U.S. Senate candidates highlighted key tensions within the GOP over what America’s role should be in world affairs, Andrew Tobias reports. The hour-long event at a country club in Medina was a key milestone in the race, marking the first time Cleveland businessman Bernie Moreno, Secretary of State Frank LaRose and state Sen. Matt Dolan had participated in a forum together. |
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Jail food: Edwins restaurant owner Brandon Chrostowski believes he has a smarter and more humane approach to fixing the problem of poor food in the Cuyahoga County Jail, writes Lucas Daprile. Incarcerated housing services: Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne speaks highly of the need to improve reentry services for those who were formerly incarcerated, reports Lucas Daprile. He and equitable housing advocates held a presentation where they delivered a report on the $38 million needed to provide housing and services for people who have spent time behind bars, lest they become homeless or end up back in the criminal justice system. Hispanic Heritage: Evelyn Rivera is co-founder of LatinOHs and co-team leader for OLCE, two groups that advocate on behalf of Latinos politically and disseminate information on political issues affecting Latinos, reports Julie Washington. |
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PNC layoffs: PNC Bank said in a presentation Friday that it will lay off 4% of its workforce, but the company has yet to disclose where cuts will take place, reports Sean McDonnell. Community resource center: On Nov. 2, The Greater Cleveland Food Bank’s new Community Resource Center is opening, bringing a fresh take on providing help to neighbors in need, reports Zachary Smith and Sean McDonnell. Aside from food distribution, more than a dozen agencies have come together to create a one-stop shop of social services where people can find help for hunger, employment, housing and healthcare. UAW Strikes: The United Autoworkers will no longer announce new strikes ahead of time, meaning that GM, Ford and Stellantis plants might see workers walk out without warning, reports Sean McDonnell. No new strikes were announced Friday, but autoworkers in Greater Cleveland remain out of work, either because they are on strike or were laid off by the automakers. Startup revenue: Twelve startups in the Cleveland and Akron areas raised a combined $88 million over the last three months, reports Sean McDonnell. |
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Defrauding PPP loans: Two separate Cleveland residents have been hit with felony theft charges that accuse them of duping the federal government’s COVID-19 loan program, reports Cory Shaffer. Rocky River administrators: Some parents in Rocky River are pushing for school administrators to be removed after two allegations of inappropriate relationships in the district, reports Molly Walsh. |
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Renovations: The Cleveland Museum of Natural History is unveiling its new Visitor Hall this weekend, reports Steven Litt. It is the centerpiece of a 10-year, $150 million expansion and renovation scheduled for completion in 2024 at the institution, located on Wade Oval in University Circle. Stolen art: The Allen Memorial Art Museum at Oberlin College has given up its claim to a drawing by early 20th century Viennese artist Egon Schiele, which was stolen by the Nazis from the Austrian-Jewish art collector Fritz Grünbaum, reports Steven Litt. |
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