Here you'll find useful downloads such as information about important legal issues facing many public safety employees today, but also Cline & Associates' periodic newsletters and registration forms for upcoming events.

Online Member Rights Handbook

As a service to Washington public safety labor organizations,
Cline & Associates is providing a PDF version of this invaluable out-of-print resource for its members.

"Washington Public Safety Employees: Members Handbook"

Employee Rights Manual for Representatives

Jim Cline's latest book "The Rights of Washington Public Safety Employees: Representative's Manual" has arrived from the printer and is available for purchase. To download an order form click here.

"The Rights of Washington Public Safety Employees:Representative's Manual"

Cline & Associates Labor Law Seminars
(Full Seminar Information)

"Contract Negotiations and the Collective Bargaining Rights of Washington Public Safety Labor Organizations"

"Rights of Washington Public Safety Labor Organizations and Their Members"

Cline & Associates Newsletters

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Current Issue –
Volume 14, Issue 21 - May 1, 2009
  -Cline Salary Survey, Part 12: A Wrap-Up

Past Issues –
Volume 14, Issue 20 - April 29, 2009
  -Cline Salary Survey, Part 10: Washington Records Clerk Wage Settlement Trends
Volume 14, Issue 19 - April 27, 2009
  -Cline Salary Survey, Part 10: Washington Corrections Officers Wage Settlement Trends
Volume 14, Issue 18 - April 24, 2009
  -Cline Salary Survey, Part 9: Washington Dispatcher Wage Settlement Trends
Volume 14, Issue 17 - April 22, 2009
  -Cline Salary Survey, Part 8: Washington Deputy Sheriff Wage Settlement Trends
Volume 14, Issue 16 - April 20, 2009
  -Cline Salary Survey, Part 7: Washington Police Officer Wage Settlement Trends
Volume 14, Issue 15 - April 17, 2009
  -Cline Salary Survey, Part 6: Washington Records Clerk Wages
Volume 14, Issue 14 - April 15, 2009
  -Cline Salary Survey, Part 5: Washington Dispatcher Wages
Volume 14, Issue 13 - April 13, 2009
  -Cline Salary Survey, Part 4: Washington Correction Officer Wages
Volume 14, Issue 12 - April 10, 2009
  -Cline Salary Survey, Part 3: Washington Deputy Sheriff Wages
Volume 14, Issue 11 - April 8, 2009
  -Cline Salary Survey, Part 2: Washington Police Officer Wages
Volume 14, Issue 10 - April 6, 2009
  -Cline Salary Survey, Part 1: Recession Casts Large Cloud over Contract Negotiations
  -Effect of Recession on Negotiations
  -Drop in CPI
Volume 14, Issue 9 - March 31, 2009
  -Upcoming Salary Survey
  -Employers Be Warned: Time is Not on Your Side Once Union Requests Bargaining
  -ASK JIM: What are Guild representative rights during a Loudermill?
Volume 14, Issue 8 - March 18, 2009
  -Importance of Status Quo
  -ASK JIM: Is Flex Time Legal?
Volume 14, Issue 7 - March 11, 2009
  -Snohomish County Bargaining Obligation Failure
  -ASK JIM: Do we have to share a room?
Volume 14, Issue 6 - March 6, 2009
  -Hiatus Grievances
  -PERC holds Tenino Police Sergeant Is Not A Supervisor
  -ASK JIM: Do we get paid for Off-duty Phone Calls?
Volume 14, Issue 5 - February 26, 2009
  -Layoffs Unlawful
  -PERC Requires Discovery
  -ASK JIM: Can they change Schedules to Cover for Sick Time and Avoid Overtime?
Volume 14, Issue 4 - February 19, 2009
  -Discipline for Dishonesty
  -Reinstatement Despite Failure to Disclose
  -ASK JIM: Can they Reinvestigate after a Loudermill Hearing?
Volume 14, Issue 3 - February 13, 2009
  -Basis for Fitness
  -Truthfulness Discharge Overturned
  -ASK JIM: What is our Right to Bargain an Operations Manual?
Volume 14, Issue 2 - February 6, 2009
  -Supreme Court Appears Skeptical About Public Policy Claims
  -60-Day Suspension for Losing Temper Not Based On Just Cause
  -ASK JIM: Are Parking Spaces a Subject of Bargaining?
Volume 14, Issue 1 - January 20, 2009
  -Employers Attack Binding Grievance Arbitration
  -Supreme Court Reviews Kitsap Challenge to Arbitrators Reinstatement Award
  -Okanogan Deputy Reinstated Over Off Duty Untruthfulness
  -Eastern Washington Court of Appeals Dismisses Another Arbitration Award
  -Kitsap County Refuses to Arbitrate
  -Yakima County’s Continued Refusal to Accept Authority of Arbitrator might Create Million Dollar Judgment
Volume 12, Issue 3 - October 3, 2007
  -Falling CPI numbers
  -Hiring Bonus Practices – Subject of Bargaining
  -SEMINAR – November 15 and 16, 2007 at the Museum of Flight
Volume 12, Issue 2 - April 27, 2007
- Grievances Implicate First Amendment.
- Light duty denial for pregnant officer deemed nondiscriminatory
Volume 12, Issue 1 - March 30, 2007
- Inflation Dips Slightly
- Termination Of Firefighter For Misdemeanors Upheld
- Profanity Did Not Warrant Officer Discipline
Volume 11, Issue 38 - August 21, 2006
- The Right to Collectively Bargain, Part 7: Overview of the Scope of Bargaining Defense
Volume 11, Issue 37- August 14, 2006
- The Right to Collectively Bargain, Part 6: The “Status Quo” Defense
Volume 11, Issue 36- August 11, 2006
- The Right to Collectively Bargain, Part 5: The Waiver by Contract Defense
Volume 11, Issue 30 - April 17, 2006
- “Just Cause” Part 28: Summary and Conclusion
   - Representative’s Manual available
Volume 11, Issue 29- April 14, 2006
- “Just Cause” Part 27: Layoffs and Constructive Resignations
   - Representative’s Manual available
Volume 11, Issue 28- April 10, 2006
- “Just Cause” Part 26: Medical Discharges
- Manual available
Volume 11, Issue 27 - April 7, 2006
- “Just Cause” Part 25: Non-disciplinary Discharges
   - Representative’s Manual available
Volume 11, Issue 26 - April 3, 2006
- “Just Cause” Part 24: Transfers as Discipline
   - Representative’s Manual available
Volume 10, Issue 25 - December 30, 2005
   - Factors Affecting Wage Rates, 2005 Survey
Volume 10, Issue 24 - December 29, 2005
   - City Police Officer Wage Survey, 2005
Volume 10, Issue 23 - December 28, 2005
   - 2005 County Sheriff Wage Rankings
Volume 10, Issue 22 - December 27, 2005
   - Washington Law Enforcement Wage Survey
   - Healthy Settlement Trend Helps Increase Washington Law Enforcement Wages
   - Labor Law Training in January
Volume 10, Issue 20 - November 18, 2005
   - Court of Appeals Public Disclosure Decision Threatens Privacy of Unsubstantiated Complaint Investigations
   - Labor Law Training "Double Header" Scheduled in January
Volume 10, Issue 19 - October 25, 2005
   - PERC Reviewing Controversial Hearing Examiner Decision on Union Release Time
Volume 10, Issue 18 - October 19, 2005
   - Rising but Volatile CPI Complicates Contract Negotiations
Volume 10, Issue 17 - June 3, 2005
   - Study Confirms Unique Hazards For Male Bike Patrol Officers
   - Off-Duty Drinking And Driving Leads To Discharge
   - Officer’s Steps Toward Recovery From Chemical Dependency Warrants Reinstatement
   - Suspended Transsexual Ohio Firefighter Has Claim For Discrimination
Volume 10, Issue 16 - June 1, 2005
   - Latest CPI Report Shows Large Surge
Volume 10, Issue 15 - May 12, 2005
   - Domestic Violence Policy Raises Collective Bargaining Issues.
Volume 10, Issue 14 - May 4, 2005
  - Moderate Inflation Continues
  - Supreme Court Holds Explicit Videos Not Protected Speech
  - Boston Police Officers Awarded Double Damages For Unpaid Overtime.
Volume 10, Issue 13 - March 30, 2005
   - The Rights of Employees to a Fair Predisciplinary Process: Part XXI - The Nature of a Loudermill Hearing.
Volume 10, Issue 12 - March 24, 2005
   - The Rights of Employees to a Fair Predisciplinary Process: Part XX - What Liberty Right Must be Involved to Invoke the Right to a Loudermill Hearing.
Volume 10, Issue 11 - March 14, 2005
   - The Rights of Employees to a Fair Predisciplinary Process: Part XIX - What Property Right Must be Invoked to Invoke the Right to a Loudermill Hearing.
Volume 10, Issue 10 - March 11, 2005
   - The Rights of Employees to a Fair Predisciplinary Process: Part XVIII- An Introduction to Loudermill Hearing Rights
Volume 10, Issue 9 - March 8, 2005
   - The Rights of Employees to a Fair Predisciplinary Process: Part XVII - The Legality of Electronic Interception
Volume 10, Issue 8 - March 4, 2005
   - The Rights of Employees to a Fair Predisciplinary Process: Part XVI - The Legality of Other Workplace Searches
Volume 10, Issue 7 - February 25, 2005
   - The Rights of Employees to a Fair Predisciplinary Process: Part XV - The Legality of Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing
Volume 10, Issue 6 - February 18, 2005
   - The Rights of Employees to a Fair Predisciplinary Process: Part XIV - The Legality of Personal Searches
Volume 10, Issue 5 - February 11, 2005
   - The Rights of Employees to a Fair Predisciplinary Process: Part XIII - The Legality of Workplace Searches
Volume 10, Issue 4 - February 3, 2005
   - The Rights of Employees to a Fair Predisciplinary Process: Part XII - The Rights of Public Safety Employees to a Lawful Investigation
Volume 10, Issue 3 - January 18, 2005
   - The Rights of Employees to a Fair Predisciplinary Process: Part XI - Whether an Employee may Compel the Issuance of a Garrity Order
Volume 10, Issue 2 - January 12, 2005
   - The Rights of Employees to a Fair Predisciplinary Process: Part X - The Nature of Garrity Immunity
   - Cline and Associates Relocates to a Larger Office
Volume 10, Issue 1 - January 4, 2005
   - The Rights of Employees to a Fair Predisciplinary Process: Part IX - The Scope of Compelled Interviews
Volume 9, Issue 11 - December 17, 2004
   - The Rights of Employees to a Fair Predisciplinary Process: Part VIII - The Nature of a Proper Garrity Order
Volume 9, Issue 10 - December 10, 2004
   - The Rights of Employees to a Fair Predisciplinary Process: Part VII - The Garrity Rule
Volume 9, Issue 9 - December 3, 2004
   - The Rights of Employees to a Fair Predisciplinary Process: Part VI - Remedies for Weingarten Violations
Volume 9, Issue 8 - November 29, 2004
   - The Rights of Employees to a Fair Predisciplinary Process: Part V - Weingarten and the Role of the Union Representative
Volume 9, Issue 7 - November 24, 2004
   - The Rights of Employees to a Fair Predisciplinary Process: Part IV
Volume 9, Issue 6 - November 22, 2004
   - The Rights of Employees to a Fair Predisciplinary Process: Part III
Volume 9, Issue 5 - November 18, 2004
   - The Rights of Employees to a Fair Predisciplinary Process: Part II
Volume 9, Issue 4 - November 12, 2004
   - The Rights of Employees to a Fair Predisciplinary Process: Part I
Volume 9, Issue 3 - November 4, 2004
   - Arbitrator Allows Pennsylvania Employer to Reduce Officer's Pay when Overpayment Mistake is Discovered
   - The Arizona Supreme Court Strikes Random Drug-testing of Firefighters as Unconstitutional
Volume 9, Issue 2 - July 22, 2004
   - CPI Takes a Big Leap Signaling Probably End to Low Inflation
   - Fall Training Seminars are Right Around the Corner
   - Support our Employee's Contribution to MDA
Volume 9, Issue 1 - January 23, 2004
   - Low CPI Falls Even Lower
Volume 8, Issue 5 - August 11, 2003
   - Training Seminars Sell Out but New Sessions Scheduled
   - Seattle CPI Plummets; Further Negotiation Uncertainty Ahead
Volume 8, Issue 4 - July 14, 2003
   - A Note from the Editor
   - Federal Court of Appeals Refuses to Enforce DOL compensatory Time Rule
   - Illinois Federal District Court Rules that Police Officer Placed into Light Duty Investigative Position Does Not Have the Right to Keep the Job Permanently
   - Pennsylvania Arbitrator Overturns Discharge for Insubordination When Supervisor Fails to Testify at Hearing
Volume 8, Issue 3 - June 23, 2003
   - Deadline Looms for filing ULP on Changes in AWC Medical Plan
   - Latest All-Cities CPI Report Shows Yet Another Drop
   - Take Home Car Programs Include Tax Implications
   - Collective Bargaining Seminar Scheduled for later this Week
Volume 8, Issue 2 - June 9, 2003
   - Federal Court Strikes Down Washington State Law Which had Restricted Posting of Personal Law Enforcement informaton on the Internet
   - U.S. Supreme Court Holds that FMLA Does Apply to the States
   - Cline and Associates Website UP and Running
Volume 8, Issue 1 - May 23, 2003
   - Newest CPI Numbers show Decline in Rate of Inflation
   - Oak Harbor Police Officers Association Contract Settlement Shows Gains
   - Christopher Casillas Joins Cline and Associates
   - Cline and Associates Schedules Training Seminars for June 27 and September 5
Volume 7, Issue 1 - July 2002
   - A Note from the Editor
   - Negotiations: Settlements and Trends
   - Legal Developments
   - Around the Nation

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