Public Safety Unions Archives

Defunding Police Unions

May 25, 2021 2:15 amMay 25, 2021 6:33 am

With the first anniversary of George Floyd’s death upon us, defunding police is still a major topic of discussion in this country. There are two major reasons for constituents to be upset with a department that should be a source...

The Financial Power of California’s Government Unions

August 5, 2020 2:29 amAugust 7, 2020 11:16 am

There is no special interest in California that wields more influence over state and local politics than public sector unions. At every level of government, from the office of the governor to a school board managing a district with only...

Public Safety Unions Played a Decisive Role in Getting Brian Dahle Elected to California’s State Senate

June 7, 2019 2:13 amJune 10, 2019 11:15 am

In a special election earlier this week, Brian Dahle defeated Kevin Kiley in the race to become the next California State Senator representing District One, which sprawls north from the foothills east of Sacramento all the way to the Oregon border. Both candidates were Republican...