Interview with President Roosevelt Poplar and Vice President John McGrody

Summary

In this episode, Bob and Chris from the Join or Die podcast interview President Roosevelt Poplar and Vice President John McGrody of the FOP. They discuss various topics including the importance of COLA for retirees, the current state of pensions, the significance of experience in leadership roles, and the ongoing contract negotiations. The leaders emphasize transparency, member advocacy, and the challenges faced by police officers in today's political climate. They also address concerns about the 401k match and clarify rumors surrounding compensation and benefits for FOP members.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction to the FOP Leadership
02:57 Understanding COLA and Legislative Efforts
09:12 The Importance of Experience in Leadership
17:44 Challenges in Contract Negotiations
32:10 Navigating the Arbitration Process
33:29 Navigating Contract Negotiations
36:22 Balancing Needs Across Experience Levels
38:06 Impact of External Negotiations on Contracts
40:08 The Value of Police Work in Contract Talks
41:36 Challenges in Contract Negotiations
43:44 The Role of Union Leadership in Negotiations
45:14 Addressing Member Needs and Concerns
47:19 Food and Logistics During Operations
52:04 Hazard Pay for High-Risk Units
56:14 The Emotional Toll of Police Work
01:01:23 Disparities in Pay Among Units
01:04:24 Medical Evaluations and Fairness in Decisions
01:06:22 Navigating the Pension Board Process
01:13:33 Addressing Wrongful Discipline and Arbitration
01:20:36 Understanding the 401k and Financial Transparency
01:35:34 Closing Thoughts and Future Directions