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Published Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011 | 5:23 p.m.
Updated Thursday, Jan. 20, 2011 | 5:23 p.m.
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Clark County Commissioner Steve Sisolak, a critic of firefighters gaming the system, has sent letters to local, state and federal law enforcement officials asking them to investigate sick leave abuses outlined in an arbitrator's decision. The union claims the abuse was isolated, but Sisolak has informed the county manager of his desire to audit the sick leave.
I have posted at right a letter the commissioner sent to the FBI (the others to the AG, DA and sheriff are identical) and one he sent to Manager Don Burnette.
Go get them Steve. Its time we had a commissioner with the gonies to the on the thug unions.
Clyde....what's up? Do you NOT know the Commissioner? Let's talk THUG... Do your homework.
We need more like him. It's a refreshing change from the recent batch of corrupt commissioners who were union bought and paid for.
everyone knows the firefighters were severely abusing OT and sick leave to enrich themselves, and their pensions. so did the county commissioners. everyone knows supervisors approved OT with a smile. everyone knows there was no accountability by management. why is Sisolak the ONLY one to speak up? it is utterly ridiculous Chris Giunchigliani has SUPPORTED this union, supporting this illegal activity by proxy.
Retirement shound not be based on the highest three year average earnings. It should be based on highest three year average base pay and never more then 70 percent of the base pay. If more retirement is needed then save some of the overtime pay.
Confidential to Hizzoner the Commissioner. You do not need to call the FBI about provable sick leave abuse. Bring disciplinary charges to terminate those guilty of abuse, and leave the rest alone.
And, anticipating the reaction of some posters at this site, the county will only fail in this endeavor if Management is incompetent.
Regarding "abuse of overtime": It is Management who schedules overtime, not firefighters and not the firefighter's union.
HURRAH!!!! than GOD for Ralston, Sisolak and the Channel 3 news team! these firefighters are totally abusing the system and if they try scare tactics have the FBI investigate the source. I mean, 196K yearly income for a firefighter?!!!
I am proud of the Fire Departments in the Las Vegas Valley. The Union should want an investigation to protect the men and women that appreciate the jobs that they have and are dedicated to ethical practices in their jobs. We can no longer afford the people that do not demonstrate that dedication and commitment to ethics.