Judge Denies Injunction Filed by the FOP and Firefighters Union
DECEMBER 6TH, 2016 BRITNEY TAYLOR
EVANSVILLE, ILLINOIS, INDIANA
Judge Les Shivley has denied the relief requested by the Fraternal Order of Police and Firefighters Union in the case against the city of Evansville. The proposed Health Insurance Package includes a 120% increase in deductibles and premiums. The two entities filed an injunction against the city in October. It claimed the city violated its current contract agreement with the unions by not consulting union leaders to negotiate new health care benefits.
After today’s ruling, negotiations regarding wages are now reopened. The Evansville City Council will also address the Firefighters’ contract at its next meeting. Council members were waiting for the ruling to approve that contract.
FOP lawyer Charlie Berger will be hold a press conference at 2:30 p.m. about the judges ruling.
