February 13, 2019

We are pleased with today’s opinion issued by the Minnesota Supreme Court regarding Richfield police officer Nate Kinsey.

This decision reinforces the validity and importance of binding arbitration—a relied-upon tool that employers and unions agree upon through good-faith bargaining as a means to resolve their disputes.

Binding arbitration is a pillar of collective bargaining; it is imperative that employers and unions respect and abide by these decisions, even when the outcome is unfavorable to one side or the other.

In this case, the City of Richfield chose to challenge the decision of an experienced, neutral arbitrator that would have allowed Officer Kinsey to return to his job with the Richfield Police Department.

As a 10-year veteran of the department, Officer Kinsey is held in high regard by his fellow officers and is known for his honesty, commitment and dedication. We are glad he will now have the opportunity to continue his chosen career in law enforcement.

Congratulations to Officer Nate Kinsey and the LELS Legal Team!

MN Supreme Court Ruling

Friday, February 8 & Saturday, February 9, 2019

The Legislative Conference of the Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association will be held in Two Harbors, MN on Saturday, February 9, 2019. Headquarters will be Superior Shores Resort.

The cost of the event will be $175 (or $225 with a non-member guest).

All registrations to attend as well as to select preferred accommodations will be done online. If you intend to come but will not be staying at the resort you should still go online to register.

All registrations for the conference must be done electronically and directly with the resort. No phone or fax requests will be taken. You will have a selection of accommodations to choose from but remember you should act soon to ensure that your choice can be met.

Register by following the link: http://www.superiorshores.com/mppoa and using the password MPPOA19

The Law Enforcement Labor Services Board of Directors has approved the increase of monthly union dues.

The increase in dues will be effective January 1, 2019.

The new monthly union dues are as follows:

Full-time Employee Membership    $51.00
Part-time Employee Membership   $30.05

Case Name: City of Richfield v. Law Enforcement Labor Services, Inc.
Case Number: A17-1275
10/9/2018

http://www.mncourts.gov/SupremeCourt/OralArgumentWebcasts/ArgumentDetail.aspx?vid=1235

2019 Legislative Conference:  February 8-9, 2019

2019 LELS Annual Membership Meeting:  June 7-10, 2019

LELS Endorsement Policy for LELS Locals that would like to endorse a candidate:  POLITICAL ENDORSEMENT POLICY

LELS Steward Training
October 9-10, 2018
Tuesday, October 9, 2018  (9:00am – 4:00pm)  MPPOA Presents Will Aitchinson
Wednesday, October 10, 2018  (8:00am – 4:00pm)  LELS Steward Update Training

Thank you to all those who attended!

Thank you Sponsors:  Meuser Law, Fidelity Blueline Mortgage, Osseo Gun Club, Wings Financial

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St. Paul Police Federation, Minnesota Emerald Society, & IPA US Section Region 47 MN-ND-SD presents… Shades of Ireland

April 17 – 26, 2019

Ireland IPA