THE DATE OF THE COALITION OF MUNICIPAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS INFORMATIONAL PICKET HAS BEEN CHANGED TO TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 7, 2010.  ALL OTHER DETAILS REMAIN THE SAME.  DOWNLOAD AND POST THE ACTION ALERT.

Another Unified Response to Governor Patrick is NOW Planned

The Massachusetts Municipal Police Coalition will once again be joining forces with the coalition of unified police groups in protesting Governor Deval Patrick and his anti-public safety policies.  The MMPC has agreed with the other unified groups who believe we need to keep up our opposition of Governor Patrick.

On September 7, 2010 WBZ will host the first televised debate of the 2010 Governor's race.  The event will be held at the WBZ studio located at 1170 Soldiers Field Road, Boston at 7:00pm. The hour long debate will be hosted by WBZ personality Jon Keller.

Officers are requested to participate and continue the success we had at Fenway Park and on Castle Island. It is suggested that officers arrive at 5:00pm.  Parking is available at 400 Western Avenue, located around the corner from the studio. The group will then march to the debate.

This high profile debate is an opportunity that we cannot afford to miss.  Governor Patrick and his supporters need to understand that we are not going away. We need to be serious about our issues.

The MMPC expects this event to be another huge success.

For Immediate Release to All Members

Massachusetts Municipal Police Coalition endorses Tim Cahill for Governor 

The Massachusetts Municipal Police Coalition is proud to announce the endorsement of Treasurer Tim Cahill as the next Governor of Massachusetts.

 

The membership of the MMPC had recently voted unanimously to endorse Treasurer Tim Cahill for Governor of Massachusetts. On July 15, 2010 representatives of the MMPC met with Treasurer Cahill and formally endorsed his campaign.  

Standing before the Medford Veteran's Memorial, MMPC President Harold MacGilvray stated, "the Massachusetts Municipal Police Coalition is proud to announce the endorsement of Treasurer Tim Cahill as the next Governor of Massachusetts.  His committment to Law Enforcement will allow our officers the appropriate assets and capabilities to ensure the continued protection of our state."

Treasurer Cahill, speaking to our members and the public-at-large, responded to the endorsement saying, "I am honored to receive the endorsement of the Massachusetts Municipal Police Coalition.  The men and women of law enforcement risk their own lives every single day for the safety of others.  As Governor, I will return the strong committment that they show to us, the people of Massachusetts, ensuring that they possess the resources necessary to protect the Commonwealth."

The MMPC stands behind Treasuer Cahill as his campaign moves forward.  More to follow...  

Massachusetts Police Unite Against Governor Patrick

A United Front was presented by municipal police officers across Massachusetts when we stood against Governor Patrick who was hosting the National Governor's Conference in Boston.  Police Officers from across the state converged on Fenway Park and at Castle Island to let the Governor and every other politician know that we speak with a united voice.  The event was an unprecedented success. For those of you who took part, you participated in events that will be talked about for a long time.  For those of you who did not participate, The MMPC looks forward to seeing you at one of our future united events.

The Massachusetts Municipal Police Coalition is pleased to welcome the members of the Somerville Police Employees Association.  The Officers of the Somerville Police Department are sure to be a valued contributer to the endeavors of the MMPC. We look forward to a strong relationship with SPEA President Mike McGrath and the members of Somerville Police.

Massachusetts Municipal Police Coalition

Action Alert

Talks of a compromise between the Massachusetts Municipal Association and Organized Labor have broken down. The State Senate - as part of the fiscal year 2011 state budget debate - is considering an amendment to give "plan design" to cities and towns. This would gut collective bargaining rights and benefits for municipal health insurance.  

We all must ACT NOW to preserve our

Collective Bargaining Rights!!! 

Call your State Senator TODAY! 

617 – 722 - 2000

1. Oppose the GIC (Group Insurance Commision)

2. Oppose Municipal Health Insurance Design

PROTECT OUR COLLECTIVE BARGAINING RIGHTS

The Massachusetts Municipal Police Coalition honored Massachusetts State Representative Christopher Fallon with the MMPC Appreciation Award at the October 15^th Board of Directors meeting held at the Winchester Elks.  Representative Fallon was presented with a plaque and a MMPC Commemorative Badge to mark the occasion.

Representative Fallon has been on the side of Massachusetts Police Officers for many years.  He was a strong and solid voice on our behalf during both the Flagger and Quinn Bill battles at the State House.  Representative Fallon stated that although the last year has been difficult, he looks forward to continuing his fight on behalf of all Massachusetts Police Officers.

2010 STICKERS ARE HERE  SEE YOUR MMPC REPRESENTATIVE

There was another successful picket of Governor Patrick on Saturday at Donahue's Pub in Watertown.  The Governor was planning a breakfast with his supporters.  He was greeted by over fifty police officers from the Watertown Police Association and other MMPC communities. The message was clear. The officers and their families were holding signs proclaiming the Governor is Anti-Labor and Anti-Public Safety.  He clearly is becoming more and more irritated by these events.

Congratulations to Charlie Dupuis and the members of the Watertown Police Association! 

Stay tuned, there will be more events planned in the near future with something big coming this summer.  We will be calling on our members to stand together and make a statement.

Fraternally

The MMPC Exectutive Board