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Police union urges pay steps, pension restoration and binding arbitration to attract and retain officers
Summary
Don Weaver, speaking for the police union at the council meeting, urged restoration or enhancement of pension benefits, a step-based pay plan, binding arbitration for disciplinary appeals and other measures to fill widespread vacancies and improve recruitment and retention.
Don Weaver, speaking for the Columbia Police Officers Association, told the City Council the union’s priorities are pay, retirement improvements and a binding third‑party appeal process for disciplinary matters.
“We have to do whatever it takes to be able to fill those spots with competent, qualified, dedicated public service,” Weaver said, urging a comprehensive pay-step plan that provides predictable, automatic increases through an officer’s career.
Weaver asked the council to consider restoring pension features that existed before February 2012, arguing…
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