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"WEEKEND STAR" FRIDAY, MARCH 16, 2001 - § It's on the table during contract talks Veteran Durham cops await word on accrued sick time By Rik Davie Weekend Star The future of some of Durham Region's most senior police officers hangs on the decision of a labour arbitrator. The Durham Regional Police Association has been without a con- tract since July of 1999, and an arbitra- tor has been enlisted to help strike a deal with the Durham Regional Police Services Board (DRPSB). Neither side would go on the record about bargaining positions as the arbitration meetings continue on March 27 and May 1. But senior offi- Dance funds library There will be a St. Patrick's Day celebration on Saturday, March 17 at 6:30 p.m. at the Manilla Community Hall. | An Irish dinner and concert/dance featuring Willow Winds will be held. Tickets are $15/person and you can call 357-1506 to purchase them. This event is a fundraiser for the Manilla Library Restoration Project. Step #4: Reverse Osmosis filtration to remove dissolved particles and bacteria. Step #5: 0 5 micron filtration / carbon process to re-oxygenate the water and give Step #6: UV light to sterilize the water and ensure it is free of harmful viruses, Step #7: Regular dispenser servicing and laboratory testing of water. cers below the rank of Inspector are decide to leave at the earliest retire- concerned over rumours that they ment date possible rather than lose could lose accumulated sick and holi- their accumulated sick time according day time if the services board has its to police sources, said the source. way. Another officer who has served One of the most senior rank-and- nearly 30 years in Durham said she file officers on the service said the will leave immediately if it looks like loss of accumulated sick time would her sick time will be lost. be a slap in the face to veteran offi- "That's my money," she said. "I've cers. accumulated it by coming to work sick "You come in because you're and by giving my all to the job. They needed and you don't book off sick at aren't going to get it, I'll leave first." every little sneeze and the way they Another result of lost sick time want to reward us is to take those could be a case of the 'Blue Flu', offi- days away," the officer, who asked not cers said. to be named, said. "If officers think they will lose sick Traditionally, officers with accumu- time if it's not used, then you'll see lated sick and holiday time at the what supervisors in York Region saw," end of their career will use that time said a source. as paid time off, or take a cash settle- "The Blue Flu will break out, and ment before they retire. you will see guys taking their sick "Some officers have used this to time rather than lose it." pay off their homes, and their time to Other issues, like the refusal by retire is contingent on this pay-out," the services board to make any pay the officer said. raise retroactive, have played a part "It might not be the best, or the in the hold-up of a labour contract for most cost effective way to handle the third time in the past 10 years. this, but it is the system we have "When you have to go to arbitra- worked our careers under," he said. tion no one ever comes out totally the "To take it away at this late date is a winner," said police association pres- slap in the face to men and women ident Terry Ryan. who have given their lives to the busi- "All we can do is present our case ness of policing in Durham." and await the arbitrator's decision." As many as 40 senior officers may No. recommendation is expected Safe Drinking Water Avaliable BE Pont Perey IGA Purified Water by Reverse Osmosis 7 Steps to Great Tasting, Safe Drinking Water Step #1: Clean and disinfect your container with ozone before you fill. selected Step #2: 5 microns filtration to remove microscopic particles. . i Step #3: Carbon filtration to remove chlorine, lead and organic matter. items thro ug Tout the entire store Now On Until March 18th it its good taste. bacteria and E. coli. Great Taste!! Great Price!! - Opening Loonie Special - PORT PERRY ¥ Only $1.00 | 16R * Fill any size water bottle up to 18 litres bn } NAY If you didn'treceive I foronlyl loonie {ali up to $299) | 085 2150 AN / Quee n Street, - Oe ° f an Fr - Tuesday's Port Perry I Free water fill with the purchase of any | - ; Star vou aren't new water container. ed bee os AION Downtown Port Perry tar...you aren i Special offer valid until March 23, 2001 i ne ¢, AA getting all the news! L One coupon per customer per visit 1 Trillium Pure Water Co J ) Simcoe St. S., OSHAWA SUBSCRIBE NOW!