IPSD Plans "Informational Picket" for Monday, July 28th

IRONWOOD, MI - Monday, July 14, 2008 - The President of the Ironwood Police Association, Mike Rimkus, forwarded the following press release this evening:

"The Ironwood Police Association announces that a collective bargaining impasse has been declared by the Association. The Association has failed to reach a contract settlement with the City of Ironwood following approximately fourteen months of talks.

The Association is planning an informational picket for the purpose of informing the community. The Association believes that the community may not be aware of the frustrations that have accompanied the collective bargaining process with the City of Ironwood and its Public Safety employees. These frustrations have continued over many years.

The informational picket will be held on Monday, July the 28th, 2008, outside of the Memorial Building in Ironwood, Michigan. The picket will be conducted during a regularly scheduled meeting of the City Commission.

Any questions concerning this matter should be directed to the following individuals:

• Mike Rimkus -
• President
• Ironwood Police Association
• (906) 932-3784

• Emil S. Kezerle
• Business Agent
• Wisconsin Professional Police Association
• Upper Michigan Office
• (800) 361-1269"

In addition to the press release, Mike Rimkus also released a video taped statement to assure the citizens of Ironwood that the informational picket will not, in any way, interfere with the effectiveness or efficiency of the IPSD. Rimkus stated that no "on duty officers" would participate in the picket, and no shifts will be left without full police and fire service. To view Officer Rimkus' statement either click on the photo above, or [CLICK HERE].