subscribesubscriber servicescontact usabout ussite mapBuy a Classified
Fri, Nov 06 2009 

Resources

print this story   Print this story
  Post to del.icio.us

Published February 20, 2009 08:47 am - The Tahlequah Fraternal Order of Police has lodged an unfair labor practices complaint against the city.

FOP lodges labor complaint against city


By BOB GIBBINS
Press Staff Writer

TAHLEQUAH DAILY PRESS

The Tahlequah Fraternal Order of Police has lodged an unfair labor practices complaint against the city.

A letter from Debbie Tiehan, administrator of the state’s Public Employees Relations Board, addressed to Mayor Ken Purdy and Douglas Vernier, attorney for the FOP, states the city has 10 days to file an answer or other responsive pleading.

The city also has the right to appear and give testimony at a hearing before the board.

A scheduling order teleconference, generated from the PERB office in Oklahoma City, will be held March 13 at 10 a.m.

The unfair labor practices charge alleges Police Chief Steve Farmer demoted FOP members Capt. Tom Jones and Lt. Clint Keys without cause. The FOP filed grievances, according to bargaining act procedures.

Farmer doesn’t have the authority to demote the officers, but took the requested demotions before the city council. The council considered the demotions at two council meetings in executive sessions. No action was taken at the first meeting. The council ultimately denied two requests to demote the officers and ordered Farmer to fully reinstate Keys and Jones.

The complaint alleges the city and Farmer have not restored Keys’ supervisor duties. The refusal to do so, the FOP claims, violates the duty to discuss grievances on good faith. This behavior, the complaint claims, amounts to discriminating against a police officer because he has filed a complaint and/or because of his election for representation by the bargaining agent.



print this story    email this story   






autoconx
Premier Guide
Find a business

Walking Fingers
Maps, Menus, Store hours, Coupons, and more...
Premier Guide
Premier Guide
Premium Jobs

Help Wanted
Rehabilitation counselor needed. Must have Bachelor’s Degree in a Mental Health related field or degree in Criminal Jus...>MORE

Help Wanted
Are you unhappy with your current job?  Are you looking for a company that values their employees?  Then BIOS is the pla...>MORE

Help Wanted
Need Human Resources/ Payroll person, PT Temporary Clerical person. Bring resume to LaFerry’s Propane Keys across from ...>MORE

Help Wanted
PART-TIME HELP NEEDED in income tax preparation. Computer skills necessary, tax experience preferred. Send resume to 303...>MORE

Help Wanted
Cherokee County 911 Trust Authority is seeking qualified applicants for the position of 911 Coordinator. GENERAL SUMMARY...>MORE

See all ads

Premium cars

Auto For Sale
1994 Ford Ranger XLT. Super condition $1250 cash. 918-718-4319...>MORE

See all ads

Premium Homes

House for Rent
One Bedroom, 318 Goingsnake, $300 Rent, $300 Deposit. Walking Distance to NSU 931-7929...>MORE

Apartments for Rent
Efficiency and 1BDM, All bills paid, A/C, furnished, Satellite, Start at $90 week/ $325 month, 457-4220...>MORE

Mobile Homes For Sale
Marlett 12x52 2bdrm, 1ba $2,200 OBO. 456-8146...>MORE

House for Rent
2 bdrm Mobile, $385 and up, plus deposit, 316-0297 or 598-4188...>MORE

Mobiles for Rent
3 & 4bdrm, 1219 West Choctaw, accept HUD, 708-5889...>MORE

Mobile Homes For Rent
3bdrm, 1ba, large private lot with covered front porch, washer, dryer, sewer and water furnished, $575 monthly, $400 ...>MORE

House for Rent
3bdrm, $525. lease required 456-8009...>MORE

See all ads

Premium Extras

Acerage For Sale
Owner finance 10 acres 5 miles east of Peggs on 82C $22,000 $1,000 down $210 monthly 530-0885...>MORE

Commercial Property
1,800 sf office/ Retail next to Check-N-Go call 931-8386...>MORE

Commercial Property
Retail/ Office Space 600 sf to 8,400 sf call 931-8386...>MORE

Acreage For Sale:
3Acres +/- , Available for site built or new mobile home. Several tracts to choose from 6 miles +/- NW of Tahlequah H...>MORE

Commercial Property
8,400 sf retail space 4th Street and Muskogee, call 931-8386...>MORE

Wanted To Buy:
Cash for Junk or
Unwanted cars. Quick
income. Call 456-4753
...>MORE

Commercial Property
Restaurant for lease (formally Runts) call 931-8386...>MORE

Acreage for Sale
apx 15 acres in town call 918-822-7084, 918-456-9424....>MORE

Lots For Sale:
Owner near Lake Tenkiller and Golf Course. Lots starting at $4,500, $300 down and $43.35 monthly. RV and Mobile lots a...>MORE

See all ads


 

Community Newspaper Holdings, Inc.CNHI Classified Advertising NetworkCNHI News Service
Associated Press content © 2009. All rights reserved. AP content may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Our site is powered by Zope and our Internet Yellow Pages site is powered by PremierGuide.
Some parts of our site may require you to download the Flash Player Plugin.
View our Privacy Policy
Advertiser index