The membership and supporters of Coral Gables FOP Lodge #7 arrived at Coral Gables City Hall and their presence and displeasure of potential contract issues was clearly seen and felt. The Coral Gables FOP is strongly opposed to a proposed 7.5% wage reduction as well as other contractual issues the City of Coral Gables has intimated it wants to cut from the police department union contract. All levels of the rank in file to include investigations, specialized units, and patrol were in attendance demonstrating that these issues are department wide and affect the Coral Gables Police Department and the City as a whole. "The large turnout is a sign that the FOP of Coral Gables rallies for itself. When the call came to show our position the membership stepped up quickly and decisively. This is not an issue that any resident or business in Coral Gables should take lightly." said one t-shirt wearing FOP member. The Union members were civil, polite and often times in the bursting at the seams chambers were seen holding doors for attendees and giving up their seats to residents. FOP President John Baublitz spoke briefly before the City Commission before leading his membership out of the chambers.
This message has been posted by the Coral Gables FOP, Lodge #7.
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