FLSA/Rank Credit Court Proceedings Update

Many members have inquired about the FLSA/Rank Credit court proceedings.  The matter is being handled by an outside law firm not directly affiliated with the Union which is the reason Union representatives were unable to provide specific updates.  The Unions met with the Attorneys handling the matter this week and Attorney Geiger provided the Union […]

Mother of Retired Lt. Sharon Balcitis

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Dorothy Balcitis, nee Krug, age 94. Adored wife of the late Raymond L. Balcitis (Ret. Captain CPD). Loving devoted mother to Rae (Richard) Lapinski (both Ret. CPD), the late Charles (Ret. CPD) (Sandra Bond), Sharon (Ret. CPD Lt.) and the late Jeffrey (Patricia) (both Ret. CPD).  Cherished grandmother to Bryan (Tabitha), Tanya, Jacqueline (Mike), Alyssa (Paul), Katherine, […]

Cycle 8 Overtime Payment Issues

The Department’s Labor Affairs Division is aware that approximately 473 members of all 4 sworn unions were not paid. Per City Payroll, the unpaid funds are expected to be deposited on 12 September for the members who did not receive their Cycle 8 overtime. If the member does not have direct deposit, the checks will […]

Retired Lt. James Orr

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James J. Orr, age 86; US Army Veteran, Ret. Lt. CPD and Ret. Cook County Sheriff’s Police Assistant Chief; Went home to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on September 4, 2022; Beloved Husband of the late Susanne Orr, nee Elrod; Loving Father of John (Mary) Paskey, Robert (Maureen) Paskey, James Orr, and Kathleen (Bill) Hasenjaeger; Cherished […]

Sept. 15, 2022 Dinner Meeting

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The September 15, 2022 Dinner Meeting is open to all members, active & retired. Come to the meeting, meet the Board, get current Union information concerning your rank, & stay for dinner. When: September 15, 2022 Where: Edelweiss Restaurant 7650 W. Irving Park Rd. Norridge, IL. Time: 6:00 pm

Wife of the late Retired John Meade

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Kathleen F. Meade, (nee Canavan) passed away August 24, 2022.  Beloved wife of the late John P. Meade (Retired Lt. CPD).  Native of Ard-East Carna Co. Galaway Ireland.  Cherished daughter of the late Michael and Ellen (nee Burke) Canavan; Devoted mother of Marie (James) Aldworth, the late Michael (Karen) and John, Lt. CFD (Kimberly); Proud grandma (Mamo) of Lauren, […]

Pension Information for Active & Retired Members

The information in this article is for both Active & Retired Lt.’s. It is reprinted here with the permission of the author, Russ Schaefer, from the Aug/22 newsletter of the Retired Chicago Police Association.     In April of this year my very first partner out of the Academy passed away at age 83. At his […]

Grievance Agreement Reached for the Department’s Egregious Breach of 2022 Settlement Agreement with regard to 2023 Juneteenth & 4th of July Holiday RDO Cancellations

The three PBPA unions have agreed to the following regarding the grievances for the summer holiday settlement agreement violations: 1.  The City agrees to cancel only one (1) RDO for the Labor Day holiday.  2.  The City agrees to schedule personnel no earlier than 9 hours after a cancelled RDO.  3.  This agreement covers the […]