AYER MASS – The Town of Ayer, Massachusetts demoted a probationary sergeant. The NEPBA  filed A complaint alleging retaliation for union activities and DIVISION OF LABOR RELATIONS  found probable cause to agree with us.  Lengthy hearing, objections and arguments by the Town and DLR did not accept any of its legal arguments.   READ HERE:

Billerica – The Massachusetts Division of Labor Relations issued complaints finding probable cause that Town violated law by implementing a de-facto civil service replacement process (associated with recent sergeant  test upheaval) while the Town and union are actively bargaining over the issue:   READ HERE:

Norfolk – According to NEPBA Local 575 members the Norfolk County Sheriff’s Department is in turmoil and the newly elected Sheriff, Sheriff Patrick W. McDermott, is to blame. Local 575 officials and the administration have been negotiating for a one-year successor contract extension; however, the Sheriff is proposing to essentially re-write the existing CBA by […]