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ALADS Reduce Fair Share Packets

It is that time of the year once again. ALADS has mailed out their reduce fair share packages to all LASPA/ALADS members. Be on the lookout for these packages so that you can request the reduced fee. The deadline is May 18, 2009. Once the deadline passes, those wishing to apply for the reduced fair share, must wait until the following year. You will be stuck paying ALADS the full dues amount.

Remember that ALADS sends these packages once a year only. If for some reason you do not receive a package, please contact ALADS directly and ask them to send you one immediately, so you will not be left behind.

Please note that when you complete these packages you MUST request to challenge the “fair share” amount. Not surprisingly, there is nothing in the package that states this. Therefore, you must specifically state your challenge by letter.

In this regard, LASPA has composed a sample letter for you to use. We’ve attached a sample or you can download one from our website.

We urge that you complete these packages as early as possible. Please send your completed forms to ALADS via certified mail and also submit copies to LASPA, so that they can be stored in your personal file. If you have questions or concerns, please contact our office for more information.

 

Challenge Letter to ALADS. All members please fill out and mail to ALADS. The form is Microsoft Word format: Challenge Letter Document

 

Attention Bargaining Unit 612

Re: Notice of Arbitration - Challenge to the Agency Fee

 

To all LASPA members of Bargaining Unit 612, recently many of you have received certified letters or emails from PPOA in regards to the arbitration hearing that will be held on December 15, 2008. Please be advised that you are welcome to attend the hearing, but are not obligated to do so since LASPA's General Counsel will be representing your interest.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our office at (323) 981-2850.

Re: Sergeant Exam

 

Recently, we have been receiving several calls from Deputies wondering if they are able to take the Sergeant Exam during their regular working shift.

The answer is yes, as soon as you're notified of the date and time of the exam; it is your responsibility to notify your unit of assignment scheduling personnel of your exams appointment, in order for them to make the proper accommodations.

If you are experiencing any problems, please feel free to contact our office for assistance.

 

Police News

• LOS ANGELES TIMES V. POST: PEACE OFFICER INFORMATION ...Read the PDF Here
• LAPD SWAT Officer killed ...more
• LAPPL Response to LA Times Op-Ed ...more
• Train station shut after explosive device taken ...more
• LAPPL Statement On Attack On Officers At MacArthur Park ...more
• Supreme Court Backs Police in Chase Case ...more

Current Negotiation News

• 2007 Salary Schedules for Deputies, Sergeants and Lieutenants ...more
  

Agency Shop Updates

• Reminder to Unit 621 (C.A.'s & C.O.'s) to vote NO on PPOA Agency Shop. Ballots are being mailed to them Starting 02/01/2008.
• PPOA Agency Shop Update January 28, 2008 ...more
• Deputy Arbitration Hearing Update January 28, 2008 ...more

You can find the following letters also on the main Agency Shop News Page

• Sergeant and lieutenant Agency Shop Letter PDF File
• Sergeant and lieutenant Challenge Letter PDF File
• Notice of Hearing letter for Deputies Re: ALADS Agency Shop PDF File

Legal Updates