Members Page

Bridgeport Police Union Local 1159

Members Page

We hope to use this page to keep members updated on each other and on the latest happenings within the organization.

UPDATE- At the regular monthly membership meeting held on 07/14/08, those members present requested there be a vote of NO CONFIDENCE against Chief Norwood and Mayor Finch. As per union bylaws all members not present will have ballots mailed to their mailing address. If your mailing address is not current please notify the Union office or email your correct address to us. Contact phone numbers and/or email links can be located under CONTACT US section of navigation bar.

CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE- A negotiation meeting was held on 06/17/08 between Local 1159's negotiating committee and the representatives from the City of Bridgeport. This was supposed to be the 5th meeting (4th actually as the City cancelled one scheduled on 5/27/08) and the 1st one where no new proposals were allowed to be presented and both sides were to finally begin discussing in good faith a successor collective bargaining agreement.
At this meeting the City offered 2 years with 0% raises for both years. The City also asked for concessions on medical for active members and retirees, sick and overtime, further civilianization of jobs and to give the chief the right of assignment to all units. In return they offered the Union members nothing.
When the Union did not accept this ridiculous offer and presented it's own offer the City declared impasse and requested to go to arbitration. I guess this is how the City and it's representatives negotiate in good faith. Check back for further information when it is available.

WORKER'S COMPENSATION

Link-ST Vincents Immediate Health Care site

Workers Compensation Guide:

1) All injuries MUST be reported to your supervisor

             list all injuries:neck, shoulder, knee, etc.

2)You MUST report to ST. Vincent's Urgent Care

             Center, REGARDLESS IF YOU ARE TREATED

             AT THE ER.

3)Following your initial visit at St. V's. you are NOT

             required to return even if they instructed you

             to do so(if you treat at ST. V's. 2x they become

             your doctor for that injury)

4)You may treat with any doctor that is in the Berkley

             system after your initial ST. V's. visit. This

             is your legal right.

5) See union office for list of network providers.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)-1-800-864-2742. EAP is for all members of the Bridgeport Police Department and their family members. Or you can visit Behavioral Health Consultants Employee Assistance Program by clicking below.

Behavioral Health Consultants

UNION CONTRACT: Copies of the most recent collective bargaining agreement are available online only. Click link below to download contract.

1159 Contract

Let us know if there are any events or updates you would like to share with fellow members.