First Thursday

First Thursday


The Challenges Facing Police Unions In Today’s Environment

June 04, 2020

In this special bonus podcast, Will discusses the recent controversies in policing, how they affect public safety unions and what unions can do to fight the trend. * Headlines (00:00:42)* Ten things police unions should be thinking about doing (00:05:16)* Engage at all levels (00:08:21)* Listen (00:10:38)* Get your message out (00:12:15)* Be proactive (00:20:18)* React professionally (00:23:21)* Meet with local politicians (00:28:43)* Build relationships with other unions (00:29:41)* Establish a community presence (0032:06)* Stop being aligned with one political party (00:37:04)* Create and expand upon your online presence (00:39:45) Articles mentioned in the podcast: * AFT and NEA Join Push for National Overhaul of Police Practices* It’s Time To Bust Police Unions* If you want police reform, you have to rein in police unions* It’s Past Time to Examine How Police Unions Protect Bad Cops* Movement to defund police gains ‘unprecedented’ support across US