May 13, 2021 Dear Members of the Vermont Department of Corrections; On behalf of NEPBA President Christopher Ryan and the entire Executive Committee, we would like to thank you for your courage and commitment to the communities and/or the institutions you protect and serve. In fact, NEPBA President Chris Ryan and I, were both members […]
NEW HAMPSHIRE LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: As the New Hampshire Legislature, the House and Senate, has reach crossover (House Bill to Senate; Senate Bills to House) the following actions have taken place that is of concern to the NH Legislative Delegation, as we continue to Lobby, testify, and watch. Since our March 9th report, the following actions […]
From the desk of Executive Secretary Bill Ryan This was a contractual issue regarding staffing levels and whether the CBA at issue required the Employer to maintain two officer coverage on all shifts. Typically, minimum manning provisions in contracts are not enforceable past one year, however, this was not a minimum manning issue as much […]