The United Public Service Employees Union, COPS Division would like to welcome the members of the Hamden Police Union.
The members of the Hamden Police Union, which includes one hundred and two sworn officers, voted in an election held by the Connecticut State Labor Relations Board, that will ultimately decertify AFSCME Council 15 and allow UPSEU/ COPS Division to become the certified union of choice.
"It took some time, but the results speak for themselves," stated Ronald Suraci, UPSEU/COPS Director." A petition was filed last year for the members of the force to participate in an election and exercise their right to choose which union would best represent their interests. After a blocking charge was filed by AFSCME Council 15 in an attempt to deny the members the right to vote, the petition was dismissed. This tactic did not stop the officers from pursuing the representation they were looking for and deserved," said Suraci.
In January of 2014, a new petition was filed by UPSEU/COPS which eventually led to an election that was held on February 20. 2014. The votes were counted and after a long battle, UPSEU/COPS will now become the certified labor representative for the Hamden Police Officers.
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