HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - No. 83-29RESOLUTION NO. 83-29
RESOLUTION OPPOSING AB 187 (YOUNG) AND SB 778 (DILLS)
WHICH WOULD ENACT A SYSTEM OF COMPULSORY AND BINDING
ARBITRATION TO SETTLE COLLECTIVE DISPUTES
WHEREAS, Compulsory and binding arbitration takes away
from the City Council its control over the budget for
police and fire services in that an arbitrator takes the
Council's place and decides the priority of local
services and the amount the taxpayers will pay for those
services; and
WHEREAS, taxpayers now hold their elected off icials
accountable for decisions they make in the local
government collective bargaining process. An arbitrator
cannot be held responsible and the citizens and the City
Council have no choice but to live with the results; and
WHEREAS, there is no incentive on the part of police and
fire unions to bargain in good faith with the employer
under a system of compulsory and binding arbitration.
Compulsory and binding arbitration is a "No -lose
situation" for police and fire unions. The bottom line
for the union on any issue is the employer's last offer
and arbitration usually produces an award higher than
what is produced through negotiations and it frequently
produces an award which the employer cannot afford; and
WHEREAS, local governments now face the most difficult
financial decisions in 50 years. The legislature should
increase the ability of local government officials to
make tough financial decisions. Compulsory and binding
arbitration only reduces the options open to deal with
this crisis.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED the the City Council of
the City of Lodi does hereby oppose AB 187 (young) and SB
778 (Dills) as the enactment of such compulsory and
binding arbitration legislation would make a profound and
detrimental change in the basic authority of local
government.
Dated: April 20, 1983
I hereby certify that Resolution No.83-29
was passed and adopted by the City Council
of the City of Lodi in a regular meeting
held April 20, 1983 by the following vote:
Ayes: Council Members - Pinkerton, Snider,
Reid, Murphy, and
Olson (Mayor)
Noes: Council Members - None
Absent: Council Members - None
Alice M. Reimche
City Clerk
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