Make 9/11 a Holiday…Or Give Us Extra Pay, Cops Say
The police union in Peabody, Massachusetts has added a new provision to their contract for next year, with a pretty wacky clause:
They want 9/11 to be a paid holiday.
Keep in mind that not a single member of the Peabody police force was killed during the terror attacks. It should be noted, however, that many aided the NYPD forces in recovery efforts.
Actually, even if officers had lost their lives, why on earth should a specialized profession receive the day off – or equally as bad – earn ‘double pay?’ I’m not saying some cops didn’t go above and beyond, but we all get paid to do a job – and there shouldn’t be extra praise for doing it.
That dark day in American history impacted the entire nation. Why should a couple of working-class cops who were more than a four-hour drive away from the World Trade Center get the day off?
The NYPD union, which lost 23 officers on 9/11, has made similar attempts to get cops compensated during contract negotiations.
9/11 sucked – for everybody. I understand some were affected more than others, but give me a break. The fact that these clowns want more pay – or a holiday – is asinine.
Just enjoy your double time at the St. Patty’s parade and call it day.
Let’s pray the City Council shoots it down.
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