Posts tagged Southern States Police Benevolent Association
South Hampton Roads mayors form regional coalition against collective bargaining
February 18, 2025 // Virginia Beach Mayor Bobby Dyer said he’s recruiting mayors in South Hampton Roads and plans to reach out to mayors on Peninsula to form a group and hold meetings “to fend off collective bargaining because of the incredible cost.” “They’re (state lawmakers) trying to impose collective bargaining on every city, and making sure the city has no choice,” said Dyer in an interview.
Norfolk City Council denies collective bargaining request from Police Benevolent Association
November 29, 2023 // Councilmembers Courtney Doyle, Mamie Johnson, Danica Royster, Martin Thomas and Mayor Kenny Alexander voted to adopt the measure declining collective bargaining. Councilmembers Andria McClellan, J.P. Paige and Tommy Smigiel voted against the ordinance. The ordinance included that City Council decline collective bargaining “at this time” and also included the creation of at least four “employee committees,” which will meet with the city manager. Input from the employee committees will be factored into City Council’s budget discussions, according to city documents.