So does former President Bill Clinton, Sen. Carl Levin, community groups, faith leaders and dozens of Michigan elected officials.
In the video above, Levin says:
Proposal 2 is about assuring workers they can bargain about wages and benefits and working conditions. It gives firefighters and police officers a voice to ensure they have the right equipment and staffing to keep themselves and our communities safe.The Deputy Sheriff's Association of Michigan is the latest group to support Proposal 2. Their statement yesterday said:
Collective bargaining gives police officers a voice to negotiate for life-saving equipment, access to ongoing training and input on appropriate staffing levels.
“Deputy sheriffs know what it takes to keep our streets safe and that is why we must protect the right to collectively bargain,” said DSAM President Matthew VanLiere. “AS first responders, we negotiate for the training, equipment and manpower needed reduce crime and handle emergency situations. That is why we support Proposal 2.”
These frontline responders see collective bargaining at work every day. From gear and equipment to staffing and policies, collective bargaining helps them keep us safe.
