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Police contract draws fire
Omaha World Herald 01/29/10
But a group of businessmen and women takes exception to some of the provisions.
Police Contract Under Attack
KPTM FOX 42: 1/28/2010 11:33:22 PM
…that was so egregious in its cost and expense are the same people that have been speaking with you this morning,” said Dave Nabity of Omaha Alliance for the Private Sector. The Omaha Alliance for the Private Sector says the new contract is full of …
Police contract draws fire
Omaha World Herald 01/28/10
Amid heavy criticism from an Omaha business group, the newly negotiated police contract was unveiled Thursday before a city board.
Union Deal Goes To Personnel Board
KETV Jan 28, 2010 7:18pm
value of retiree pensions. Critics said they’re not convinced that the deal is a good one for Omaha taxpayers. Dave Nabity of the Omaha Alliance for the Private Sector said he wants the personnel…
Personnel Board Tables Police Contract
WOWT 4:46 PM Jan 28, 2010
Reporter: Gary Smollen
Wants more time to study document The Omaha Personnel Board has delayed its vote on the Omaha Police Union contract. Members have too many questions, and want to research the contract before the vote.
Plan’s Pension-Spiking Impact Unclear
KETV Jan 28, 2010 7:39am
is eliminated,” said councilwoman Jean Stothert. “Our first glance at the numbers , they don’t look right to us,” said businessman Dave Nabity, who leads a city government watchdog group. City documents…
Private Sector Group Blasts OFD Contract Negotiations
KPTM FOX 42 1/16/2010 5:29:47 AM
…the breaks and start over,” said Dave Nabity , with the Omaha Alliance for the Private ……in the outcome of the contract,” said Nabity . 170 pages make up the current ……That’s $675,000 a year!” said Nabity . But, fire union president Steve …
Fire Contract Too Generous?
WOWT 11:45 AM Jan 13, 2010
Reporter: Ann McIntire
Business group gets involved
A group of Omaha businessmen Wednesday called for a fresh start on negotiating a new contract between the city of Omaha and the fire union. The group, which calls itself the Omaha Alliance for the Private Sector, says millions of dollars are at stake.
Firefighters: No special deals
Omaha World Herald 01/13/10
Firefighters in Omaha say a group of businessmen who are critical of their contract are more interested in saving money than lives.
Group: Fire Union Contract ‘Outrageous’
KETV Jan 13, 2010 6:12pm
power held by special interest groups. “Anybody with an open mind would look at this and say, ‘That contract is absolutely outrageous compared to other cities,’” said Omaha Alliance’s David Nabity. The…
Council – More Fire Staffing Debate; Mayor to Annc. Union Agreement
KPTM FOX 42 8/23/2009 5:48:46 PM
…Opponents like Omaha businessman Dave Nabity say the law costs the taxpayers of Omaha ……safety of firefighters and police. Nabity is part of a group that put out an ad ……do away with the staffing requirement. Nabity says the city could save the city $5 …
Ad Calls on Council to Repeal Staffing Ordinance
KPTM FOX 42 8/21/2009 8:56:31 PM
…enough to have this ordinance,” businessman David Nabity said. Nabity is the treasurer of Omaha Alliance for the Private ……found $5 million dollars that could be saved,” Nabity adds. The businessman says he’s not trying …
Suttle, Fire Union Annc First Part of Tentative Agreement
KPTM FOX 42 8/23/2009 12:10:38 PM
…eliminating it would save the city as much as $5 million dollars (according to an independent audit cited by Omaha businessman Dave Nabity ). Proponents of minimum staffing say the minimum staffing level isn’t arbitrary, it’s the lowest number recommended …
Minimum Staffing Proposal Draws Heat in City Council
KPTM FOX 42 7/25/2009 11:08:37 PM
…and frankly, unfair to taxpayers. No department of city government funded by taxpayers should be off limits,” said Dave Nabity . Firefighters say staffing shouldn’t be about dollars and cents when someone’s life is at stake. Leaders call the …
