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FOP Labor Recruiting

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About FOP Labor ServicesThe FOP Labor Services Division provides a comprehensive set of resources and services designed to ensure that no officer goes to the bargaining table alone. In addition, we provide assistance to your lodge to obtain the right to become your bargaining agent or to try to influence the public officials who determine your hours, wages, terms and other conditions of employment.Whether your department requires contract information, experienced legal experts, training seminars or personalized labor research, the Labor Services Division stands ready to provide you with the people and resources you need.The FOP is the largest professional police labor organization in the country. We know that no one can represent an officer as well as a fellow officer. FOP members have worked through thousands of labor situations. The Labor Services Office has access to the collective knowledge of more than 351,000 law enforcement professionals.The Labor Services Division is staffed by full-time professionals who provide highly skilled support services on behalf of the Grand Lodge to state and local lodges in the area of labor relations. Our staff includes experienced veterans in the field of Law Enforcement employment relations. labor@fop.net

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About FOP Labor ServicesThese representatives are available to travel extensively throughout the country to assist member lodges. In addition, the Labor Services staff is available to answer members' questions and to provide information and/or advice. The Labor Services Division is the hub for FOP labor information.We are frequently asked, "What labor services are available to assist our members?" A sample of our labor services include: Dispelling the myth that right to work states cannot bargain Helping form bargaining organizations that can provide the expertise needed to bargain effectively Training leaders to represent members in disciplinary matters Working with lodges to determine how they can better represent the interests of their members outside the framework of a formal collective bargaining agreement Developing training programs for lodge negotiators Providing expert advice and guidance during the negotiation process Providing expert advice and guidance during the contract administration processlabor@fop.net

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About FOP Labor Services Assisting lodges to gain the right to bargain Additional services are available.In addition to the above services, Labor Services travels to local and state lodges to develop and conduct classes specific to your membership's needs. These classes will be tailored with your local and state laws in mind.The Labor Services Division can provide access to current information on labor issues, contracts, arbitrations, and negotiations. This information is essential for collective bargaining and discussions on hours, wages, terms, and other conditions of employment. This system makes lodges and other labor entities dramatically more effective at improving the quality of life of our members.The Labor Services Division can also assist with the creation of custom compensation, demographic, and contract language reports.FOP Labor Services701 Marriott Dr. Nashville, TN 37214(615) 399-0900 or (800) 451-2711labor@fop.netlabor@fop.net

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Voice of Law EnforcementNATIONAL Fraternal Order of Policeprovides a comprehensive set of resources and services designed to ensure that our members are never left alone when dealing with their labor issues.We can offer assistance to your lodge to obtain the right to become your bargaining agent or to try to influence the public officials who determine your hours, wages, terms and other conditions of employment.The FOP is the largest professional police labor organization in the country. We know that no one can represent an officer as well as a fellow officer. FOP members have worked through thousands of labor situations. The Labor Services Office has access to the collective knowledge of more than 370,000 law enforcement professionals.labor@fop.net

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FOP Labor ServicesThe Fraternal Order of Police was founded in 1915 to fight for the salaries and benefits of police officers.With over a century of experience and exclusive representation of law enforcement officers, the National Fraternal Order of Police Labor Services Division provides the most comprehensive services available to ensure that no officer goes to the bargaining table alone.The FOP is the nation's largest and most successful law enforcement union. No one has more experience or negotiates more police labor contracts than the FOP.No one has a deeper understanding or appreciation for the issues that are faced on the job and at the bargaining table. The FOP has worked through thousands of labor situations.The Labor Services Division is staffed by full-time professionals who provide highly skilled services to FOP members. Our staff includes experienced veterans in the field of Law Enforcement employment relations. These representatives are available to travel extensively throughout the country to assist members, answer members’ questions, and to provide information and advice.MEMBER BENEFITS: Contract Administration Contract Negotiations Legal Defense Local and State Political Action Support Obtain Right to Collectively Bargain Research Training Other labor services Labor Services Division stands ready to provide you with the resources you need. FOP members have worked through thousands of labor situations. The Labor Services Division has access to the collective knowledge of more than 370,000 law enforcement professionals.labor@fop.net

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Voice of Law EnforcementThe rights of law enforcement officers are constantly under attack. Nowhere is this more evident than in the nation’s capital.The Fraternal Order of Police is THE voice of law enforcement in Washington DC. There is no stronger and more effective advocate for law enforcement. The National Legislative Program is the most active and comprehensive of any law enforcement organization in Washington.Full-time professional staff actively lobbies Congress and the Administration on the issues most important to rank-and-file law enforcement officers. The numerous successes of the FOP benefit the daily lives of law enforcement officers in countless ways.The FOPs influence “has left other police organizations feeling out in the cold.”-The Wall Street Journallabor@fop.net

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Voice of Law EnforcementIn Washington DCthe FOP is working for you! Protecting officers’ overtime pay Passing the federal law that allows the carrying of a concealed firearm by officers across the nation Establishing the Law Enforcement Officers Death Benefit program Promoting a “Bill of Rights” for law enforcement officers Fighting to restore full social security benefits to all Law Enforcement Officers Fighting legislation that weakens federal drug lawsPlease see wwwfop.net/legislative for the most up-to-date information on the FOP’s Washington activities.labor@fop.net

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FOP Legal DefenseLegal defense protection is a necessity for law enforcement professionals. As the frequency and cost of allegations arise, the FOP Legal Defense Plan offers you and your lodge members a very affordable and comprehensive plan. No other organization offers the level of service and coverage that is provided by the FOP.The FOP Legal Defense Plan is a member governed program that protects the rights of officers and ensures attorney representation. The Plan offers legal defense programs that work for individual members and local labor lodges.The FOP Legal Defense Plan provides coverage for administrative proceedings, civil lawsuits, and criminal investigations, prosecutions, and grand jury proceedings that arise in the scope of your law enforcement employment. The FOP Legal Defense Plan also offers concealed weapon coverage for FOP active and retired law enforcement officers. Legal defense coverage is provided for civil or criminal claims associated with HR-218, which allows active and retired law enforcement officer to carry a concealed weapon throughout the country. Currently Legal Defense Plan participants are automatically included in conceal-carry coverage.“Without the Legal Defense Plan, I would have faced legal bills over $13,000 to defend myself on departmental charges of violating city policy”- Ed Bryantlabor@fop.net

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PricingThe National Fraternal Order of Police Labor Services Division provides comprehensive service designed to ensure that no officer goes to the bargaining table alone.YOU CAN PURCHASEFull Service — The NFOP will perform all services as your labor entity Fees are $75.50 per person, per month Includes the NFOP Legal Defense Fund (Civil, Criminal and Administrative Coverage) NFOP Labor Services is responsible for all expenses incurred to provide servicesIndividual Services — Billed at hourly rate  Accountant — $165/hr. Attorney — $ 190/h r. Labor Specialist — $75/hr. Researcher — $75/hr. Other services priced as needed The FOP Labor Entity is responsible for all expenses incurred to provide services. The Labor Services Division stands ready to provide you with the resources you need. FOP members have worked through thousands of labor situations. The Labor Services Division has access to the collective knowledge of more than 370,000 law enforcement professionals.These Services are available by Agreement with the NFOP Contract Administration Contract Negotiations Legal Defense Local and State Political Action Support Obtain Right to Collectively Bargain Research Training Other Labor Serviceslabor@fop.net

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FOP Memorial ServiceIn 1982, the Fraternal Order of Police established the National Peace Officers’ Memorial Day Service. Each year, on May 15, the Fraternal Order of Police honors that tradition and pays a special tribute to the brave men and women of law enforcement who have given their lives in service to their communities and country. Every member of the Fraternal Order of Police is a law enforcement officer and knows, firsthand, the sacrifice each officer and family make for their communitiesMore than 30,000 law enforcement officers, as well as the surviving family members and friends of slain officers, travel to the nation’s capital to join the FOPs Annual National Peace Officers’ Memorial Service. It is the nation’s largest and most prominent memorial service held on behalf of fallen law enforcement officers.labor@fop.net

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FOP Labor Research ServiceSuccess at the bargaining table is achieved through experience, strength, and knowledge. The Labor Services Division is the hub for FOP research related to law enforcement. The seasoned professionals of the National FOP Labor Services provide in- depth research, data, and intelligence for negotiators, resulting in the best contract results for our members. Contract, wage, and benefit comparisons Professional experience and knowledge of federal, state, and local laws Current case law on fitness, overtime, safety etc. Scholarly research on shift work, mortality etc. Access comprehensive law enforcement statisticsFOP Labor Services701 Marriott Dr. Nashville, TN 37214(615) 399-0900 or (800) 451-2711labor@fop.netlabor@fop.net