News

9/08/09

ACOA Statement of Dispute to ALRA

 

6/12/09

Memorandum for Preliminary Injunction

State's Petition to Enforce Contract

 

5/27/09

ACOA Press Release

ULP re: Contract

Lawsuit - Complaint for Declaratory and Injunctive Relief

Attorney Peter Maassen Legal Opinion

Attorney Joe Josephson Legal Opinion

Attorney David Shoup Legal Opinion

Commissioner's Inaccurate Communications to Legislators

KTUU Channel 2: Corrections union sues Palin administration

KTVA Channel 11: DOC Officers Blame Palin Administration for Voided Contract

 

5/08/09

Letter to Commissioner Schmidt
Attachment 1,
Attachment 2,
Attachment 3

Letter to Correctional Officers

 

5/07/09

Letter to Governor Palin

 

Commissioner Declares Arbitration Award "Null & Void"

4/24/09:

Letter to Membership
Attachment A
Attachment B
Attachment C
Attachment D
Flyer - Don't Blame Legislators

Legislative Contacts:

House
Senate

 

 

3/19/09

2009 Contract Interest Arbitration Decision/Award

 

2/27/09

ACOA Contract Interest Arbitration Brief

State Contract Interest Arbitration Brief

 

SCBAs / Fit-Testing / Grooming Standards

12/07/08
SCBA Arbitration Decision

11/25/08
ACOA SCBA Closing Brief
State SCBA Closing Brief

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9-30-08 EMAIL FROM SAM EDWARDS

Frequently Asked Questions

SCBA LAWSUIT WITHDRAWAL - 9-22-08

SCBA LAWSUIT - 9-19-08

OVERVIEW

FAQs

LETTER TO STATE OF ALASKA, DEPT. OF ADMINISTRATION – COMMISSIONER KREITZER

LETTER TO STATE OF ALASKA, DEPT. OF CORRECTIONS

Miscellaneous News

Not all of our retired members are aware they can deduct up to $3,000 a year off their taxes if they have money coming directly out out of their pensions to pay for Long Term Care Insurance, Medical insurance, and/or Dental Insurance.  That's a pretty good deal for retired public safety/peace officers. Section 825 Pension Protection Act of 2006

Health Benefit Fees to Increase by 5% on July 1, 2009

Recommendation that the Commissioner of Administration approved

Report from Buck Consultants

IRS Delays Implementation Of New Retirement Rules

The IRS is considering regulations that would prohibit public pension plans from allowing persons under the age of 55 to collect benefits.

 


Important Arbitration Decision

"REMAND" ARBITRATION AWARD

(This victory is ACOA's 20 th in a row for grievances settled favorably or won in arbitration on our members' behalf)

 

No Confidence Vote

No Confidence / Commissioner's Comments

 

CPOF (Correctional Peace Officers Foundation)

CPOF video - "Taking Care of Our Own"

CPOF Membership Application

CPOF Catastrophic Assistance Guidlines & Application

 

A Day in the Life by Retired Sgt. David Fredericks
The above slideshow is in Power Point. If you do not have Microsoft PowerPoint , you can download (free) the Microsoft PowerPoint Viewer 2003 by clicking: PowerPoint Viewer 2003

 

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