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Journal
Journal of Collective Negotiations
ISSN
2167-7816 (print) 2167-7824 (electronic)
Volume
18
Issue
1
Date
3/1/1989

Article Facts

Title
PUBLIC SECTOR LABOR RELATIONS IN TEXAS: AN EXAMINATION OF THE APPEALS PROCESS FOR FIRE FIGHTERS AND POLICE OFFICERS COVERED UNDER STATE CIVIL SERVICE
DOI
10.2190/G3F3-LQTD-B1LB-426V
Author
GERALYN MC CLURE FRANKLIN AND ELVIS C. STEPHENS
Online Date
05/09/2002

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PUBLIC SECTOR LABOR RELATIONS IN TEXAS: AN EXAMINATION OF THE APPEALS PROCESS FOR FIRE FIGHTERS AND POLICE OFFICERS COVERED UNDER STATE CIVIL SERVICE

GERALYN MC CLURE FRANKLIN AND ELVIS C. STEPHENS

DOI: 10.2190/G3F3-LQTD-B1LB-426V

Abstract

This article examines a 1983 revision in the Texas Municipal Civil Service Act. The provision allows firemen and policemen to appeal certain matters before the local civil service commission or to appeal to an independent third party. The results of an opinion survey of local fire and police association presidents indicate that policemen affiliated with the Combined Law Enforcement Associations of Texas (CLEAT) have had the most experience in terms of number of cases and that they have overwhelmingly selected the third-party option. Fire fighters have also favored appealing to a third party. Both groups agree that examiners' awards are based on the facts and circumstances of each case rather than local political loyalties.

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