Politics & Government
Laurel Police Near Deal on Collective Bargaining
Council approves motion to amend charter to clear way for bargaining.
Collective bargaining rights could soon be a reality for officers in the Laurel Police Department.
Earlier this week, the mayor and City Council passed a motion to amend the city’s charter to allow for collective bargaining, reports The Gazette.
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The change wouldn’t take effect until Nov. 13, according to the clerk to the City Council. City officials also would need to adopt a labor code for the work terms of the collective bargaining.
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