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Bush Axing Overtime!
The Bush administration, through the Department of Labor has proposed new rules governing those who are covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act. We cannot stress enough, that is these rules are adopted, as published, more than 200,000 law enforcement officers across the country will lose their right to earn overtime, INCLUDING COMP TIME. These rules could be implemented as soon as September of this year. The above, would push overtime protections back 70 years.
Prior to the proposed rules, there was a period where DOL solicited comments re: FLSA. The only law enforcement voice who presented testimony to the Department of Labor was IUPA. There is no "working behind the scenes." This move by DOL could literally cost our members all overtime, other than that spelled out in collective bargaining agreements.
From now until June 30th, the U.S. Department of Labor is accepting public comments on the proposal to take away overtime pay, reduce overtime protections and cut the take-home pay of millions of America's workers. You can easily submit your letter of opposition right now by clicking on the link below. A copy also will be sent to President Bush.
http://www.unionvoice.org/campaign/overtime4dol/wb3ixezljx6k
Overtime pay makes up about one-fourth of the average weekly earning of workers who receive it. That is an average pay cut of $161 a week and can add up to thousands of dollars a year. Can you imagine the government cutting the pay of a firefighter by thousands of dollars per year? How much would you lose?
Please act today.
Bush Axing Overtime!
The Bush administration, through the Department of Labor has proposed new rules governing those who are covered by the Fair Labor Standards Act. We cannot stress enough, that is these rules are adopted, as published, more than 200,000 law enforcement officers across the country will lose their right to earn overtime, INCLUDING COMP TIME. These rules could be implemented as soon as September of this year. The above, would push overtime protections back 70 years.
Prior to the proposed rules, there was a period where DOL solicited comments re: FLSA. The only law enforcement voice who presented testimony to the Department of Labor was IUPA. There is no "working behind the scenes." This move by DOL could literally cost our members all overtime, other than that spelled out in collective bargaining agreements.
From now until June 30th, the U.S. Department of Labor is accepting public comments on the proposal to take away overtime pay, reduce overtime protections and cut the take-home pay of millions of America's workers. You can easily submit your letter of opposition right now by clicking on the link below. A copy also will be sent to President Bush.
http://www.unionvoice.org/campaign/overtime4dol/wb3ixezljx6k
Overtime pay makes up about one-fourth of the average weekly earning of workers who receive it. That is an average pay cut of $161 a week and can add up to thousands of dollars a year. Can you imagine the government cutting the pay of a firefighter by thousands of dollars per year? How much would you lose?
Please act today.
