UGSOA Case Victories
Overview of Victories in 2018
2018 - Total monetary award = $705,446.76
January 2018: UGSOA successfully argued and overturned a termination case and negotiated Settlements for a few other grievances in January. Total Monetary Award: $87,874.63
February 2018: A termination case was overturned this month and several other cases were resolved on behalf of our Members. Total Monetary Award: $106,169.85
March 2018: A busy month for UGSOA. Numerous cases were decided/settled in favor of the Union including multiple return to work/make whole termination cases, reduction/removal of discipline and others. Total Monetary Award: $149,365.69
April 2018: One officer was returned to work after being terminated without just cause and several other cases were resolved including the reduction/removal of discipline on behalf of our Members. Total Monetary Award: $14,852.21
May 2018: Several cases were resolved this month including the reduction/removal of discipline along with some negotiated Settlements. Total Monetary Award: $20,475.11
June 2018: Another productive month with several cases resolved including the reduction/removal of discipline, return to work and other negotiated settlements. Total Monetary Award: $61,148.64
July 2018: Approximately 20 cases were resolved this month, including 7 reinstatement's, reduction/removal of discipline and other negotiated settlements on behalf of members. Total Monetary Award: $85,824.66
August 2018: Several more cases were resolved this month including the conversion of terminations, reduction/removal of various disciplines and other negotiated settlements. Total Monetary Award: $31,101.86
September 2018: Remedies of resolved cases included the return of vacation time, reduction/removal of discipline and conversion of termination to voluntary resignation. Total Monetary Award: $30,682.90
October 2018: Another busy month with numerous cases being both heard and resolved. Resolutions included several return to work/make whole awards, reduction/removal of discipline and other negotiated settlements. Total Monetary Award: $83,714.61
December 2018: Several cases being both heard and resolved again this month. Resolutions included return to work/make whole awards, reduction/removal of discipline and other negotiated settlements. Total Monetary Award: $34,236.60
2018 - Total monetary award = $705,446.76
January 2018: UGSOA successfully argued and overturned a termination case and negotiated Settlements for a few other grievances in January. Total Monetary Award: $87,874.63
February 2018: A termination case was overturned this month and several other cases were resolved on behalf of our Members. Total Monetary Award: $106,169.85
March 2018: A busy month for UGSOA. Numerous cases were decided/settled in favor of the Union including multiple return to work/make whole termination cases, reduction/removal of discipline and others. Total Monetary Award: $149,365.69
April 2018: One officer was returned to work after being terminated without just cause and several other cases were resolved including the reduction/removal of discipline on behalf of our Members. Total Monetary Award: $14,852.21
May 2018: Several cases were resolved this month including the reduction/removal of discipline along with some negotiated Settlements. Total Monetary Award: $20,475.11
June 2018: Another productive month with several cases resolved including the reduction/removal of discipline, return to work and other negotiated settlements. Total Monetary Award: $61,148.64
July 2018: Approximately 20 cases were resolved this month, including 7 reinstatement's, reduction/removal of discipline and other negotiated settlements on behalf of members. Total Monetary Award: $85,824.66
August 2018: Several more cases were resolved this month including the conversion of terminations, reduction/removal of various disciplines and other negotiated settlements. Total Monetary Award: $31,101.86
September 2018: Remedies of resolved cases included the return of vacation time, reduction/removal of discipline and conversion of termination to voluntary resignation. Total Monetary Award: $30,682.90
October 2018: Another busy month with numerous cases being both heard and resolved. Resolutions included several return to work/make whole awards, reduction/removal of discipline and other negotiated settlements. Total Monetary Award: $83,714.61
December 2018: Several cases being both heard and resolved again this month. Resolutions included return to work/make whole awards, reduction/removal of discipline and other negotiated settlements. Total Monetary Award: $34,236.60
Overview of Victories in 2017
2017 - Total monetary award = $404,983.05
January 2017: Several cases were resolved this month through both arbitration and settlement agreements. Cases included terminated officers that were returned to work with back pay and discipline reduction/removal. Total Monetary Award: $72,769.47
March 2017: Numerous cases resolved including several discipline reduction and a monetary settlement for a terminated officer. Total Monetary Award: $17,916.53
April 2107: UGSOA resolved three cases pertaining to Contract violations this month. Settlements were negotiated and our Members were happy with the outcome. Total Monetary Award: $2,855.85
May 2017: May was a busy month for UGSOA. We were able to successfully argue and overturn a termination case as well as resolve multiple Grievances involving several issues. Total Monetary Award: $ 64,500.00
June 2017: UGSOA resolved a termination case and some contract interpretation cases. Total Monetary Award: $ 10,000.00
July 2017: Two termination cases were resolved in addition to some disciplines reduced/removed and contract interpretation cases resolved. Total Monetary Award: $ 5,369.12
August 2017: August was a busy month for UGSOA. Over 20 cases were resolved this month. We were able to successfully overturn several termination cases as well as resolve multiple Grievances involving contract interpretation and numerous disciplines. Total Monetary Award: $ 40,482.40
September 2017: Several cases were won this month related to wrongful/improper/excessive discipline. Total Monetary Award: $ 6,089.68
October 2017: UGSOA was victorious in a wrongful termination case this month. Total Monetary Award: $185,000.00
November & December 2017: Several arbitration were held during these months and the Arbitrators decisions are pending.
2017 - Total monetary award = $404,983.05
January 2017: Several cases were resolved this month through both arbitration and settlement agreements. Cases included terminated officers that were returned to work with back pay and discipline reduction/removal. Total Monetary Award: $72,769.47
March 2017: Numerous cases resolved including several discipline reduction and a monetary settlement for a terminated officer. Total Monetary Award: $17,916.53
April 2107: UGSOA resolved three cases pertaining to Contract violations this month. Settlements were negotiated and our Members were happy with the outcome. Total Monetary Award: $2,855.85
May 2017: May was a busy month for UGSOA. We were able to successfully argue and overturn a termination case as well as resolve multiple Grievances involving several issues. Total Monetary Award: $ 64,500.00
June 2017: UGSOA resolved a termination case and some contract interpretation cases. Total Monetary Award: $ 10,000.00
July 2017: Two termination cases were resolved in addition to some disciplines reduced/removed and contract interpretation cases resolved. Total Monetary Award: $ 5,369.12
August 2017: August was a busy month for UGSOA. Over 20 cases were resolved this month. We were able to successfully overturn several termination cases as well as resolve multiple Grievances involving contract interpretation and numerous disciplines. Total Monetary Award: $ 40,482.40
September 2017: Several cases were won this month related to wrongful/improper/excessive discipline. Total Monetary Award: $ 6,089.68
October 2017: UGSOA was victorious in a wrongful termination case this month. Total Monetary Award: $185,000.00
November & December 2017: Several arbitration were held during these months and the Arbitrators decisions are pending.
Overview of Victories in 2016
2016 - Total Monetary Award = $508,436.58
January 2016: Settlement Agreements for two separate contract violations were resolved this month along with several make whole remedies and discipline removals. Total Monetary Award: $4,133.22
February 2016: UGSOA won a termination case this month and negotiated a settlement regarding a suspension case. Total Monetary Award: $66,570.40.
March 2016: Throughout the month of March, the International engaged in several negotiations with various Employers for a number of Locals. Suspensions were reduced or overturned, contract violations were remedied, and disciplinary actions were removed. Total Monetary Award: $15,268.88.
April 2016: UGSOA was able to overturn two suspensions and negotiate a contract violation remedy this month. Total Monetary Award: $22,699.32.
May 2016: Two termination Cases were negotiated this month with a return to work resolution. Total Monetary Award: $25,000.00.
June 2016: June was a very successful month for UGSOA. We prevailed in two Arbitration cases and were able to negotiate a make whole remedy for another one of our Locals after their Employer unilaterally implemented a reduction in benefits. Total Monetary Award: $218,349.28.
July 2016: July was another busy month for UGSOA. Two of our Officers were returned to work with pay. We were also able to negotiate a make whole remedy for another Local after their Employer unilaterally made cuts to contractual benefits. Monetary Remedy: $54,116.40.
August 2016: UGSOA prevailed and overturned a termination Arbitration this month and negotiated a Settlement on behalf of its Members after their Employer failed to pay them for overtime hours of work in accordance with their Contract. Monetary Remedy: $46,552.90.
September 2016: There were several cases resolved for our UGSOA Members in September. Three suspensions were overturned, benefit time was restored, and one Officer was returned to work. Total Monetary Award: $14,974.12.
October 2016: One Officer was returned to work this month and several other Grievances were remedied pertaining to contract violations. Total Monetary Award: $21,222.80
November 2016: Several cases resolved including a terminated officer being returned to work and discipline reductions. Total Monetary Award: $19,549.26.
2016 - Total Monetary Award = $508,436.58
January 2016: Settlement Agreements for two separate contract violations were resolved this month along with several make whole remedies and discipline removals. Total Monetary Award: $4,133.22
February 2016: UGSOA won a termination case this month and negotiated a settlement regarding a suspension case. Total Monetary Award: $66,570.40.
March 2016: Throughout the month of March, the International engaged in several negotiations with various Employers for a number of Locals. Suspensions were reduced or overturned, contract violations were remedied, and disciplinary actions were removed. Total Monetary Award: $15,268.88.
April 2016: UGSOA was able to overturn two suspensions and negotiate a contract violation remedy this month. Total Monetary Award: $22,699.32.
May 2016: Two termination Cases were negotiated this month with a return to work resolution. Total Monetary Award: $25,000.00.
June 2016: June was a very successful month for UGSOA. We prevailed in two Arbitration cases and were able to negotiate a make whole remedy for another one of our Locals after their Employer unilaterally implemented a reduction in benefits. Total Monetary Award: $218,349.28.
July 2016: July was another busy month for UGSOA. Two of our Officers were returned to work with pay. We were also able to negotiate a make whole remedy for another Local after their Employer unilaterally made cuts to contractual benefits. Monetary Remedy: $54,116.40.
August 2016: UGSOA prevailed and overturned a termination Arbitration this month and negotiated a Settlement on behalf of its Members after their Employer failed to pay them for overtime hours of work in accordance with their Contract. Monetary Remedy: $46,552.90.
September 2016: There were several cases resolved for our UGSOA Members in September. Three suspensions were overturned, benefit time was restored, and one Officer was returned to work. Total Monetary Award: $14,974.12.
October 2016: One Officer was returned to work this month and several other Grievances were remedied pertaining to contract violations. Total Monetary Award: $21,222.80
November 2016: Several cases resolved including a terminated officer being returned to work and discipline reductions. Total Monetary Award: $19,549.26.
Overview of Victories in 2015
2015 - Total Monetary Award = $690,999.44
January 2015: UGSOA was able to resolve many cases in the month of January. All of these cases pertained to Contract provision violations. Total Monetary Award: $17,634.80.
February 2015: One Officer was returned to work and three others received a make whole remedy relating to discipline that was administered without Just Cause. Total monetary Award: $36,119.36.
March 2015: UGSOA successfully argued a case this month that involved unjust discipline(s) that were administered to several Officers within one Local. Total Monetary Award: $264,204.19.
April 2015: UGSOA was able to overturn an unjust suspension for one of our Officers and negotiated a fair Settlement pertaining to a contract violation for another Local. Total Monetary Award: $1,088.40.
May 2015: UGSOA was able to resolve two suspension cases for our Officers and negotiated a Settlement pertaining to a contract violation for another Local in the Month of May and are currently awaiting two arbitrators decisions. Total Monetary Award: $950.76.
June 2015: UGSOA was able to resolve several cases for our members this month. These grievances included contract violations and unjust disciplines. Total Monetary Award: $22,696.68.
July 2015: UGSOA was able to resolve multiple cases for our members this month. These grievances were primarily contract provision violations. Total Monetary Award: $39,649.21
August 2015: August was a busy, but productive month for UGSOA. We were able to successfully negotiate settlements for many of our Locals and we won a termination case through an Arbitration Proceeding. Total Monetary Award: $114,035.38.
September 2015: UGSOA successfully negotiated two (2) Officers return to work and was able to resolve three contract violation Grievances. Total Monetary Award: $29,302.24.
October 2015: In October, three Officers were returned to work and a Grievance pertaining to a Contract Violation was resolved. Total Monetary Award: $36,513.06.
November 2015: UGSOA successfully argued a termination case and resolved two contract provision violations this month. Total Monetary Award: $96,172.85.
December 2015: Several contract violations were resolved this month. A suspension that was administered without Just Cause was overturned, and an Officer was returned to work with back pay. Total Monetary Award: $32,632.51.
2015 - Total Monetary Award = $690,999.44
January 2015: UGSOA was able to resolve many cases in the month of January. All of these cases pertained to Contract provision violations. Total Monetary Award: $17,634.80.
February 2015: One Officer was returned to work and three others received a make whole remedy relating to discipline that was administered without Just Cause. Total monetary Award: $36,119.36.
March 2015: UGSOA successfully argued a case this month that involved unjust discipline(s) that were administered to several Officers within one Local. Total Monetary Award: $264,204.19.
April 2015: UGSOA was able to overturn an unjust suspension for one of our Officers and negotiated a fair Settlement pertaining to a contract violation for another Local. Total Monetary Award: $1,088.40.
May 2015: UGSOA was able to resolve two suspension cases for our Officers and negotiated a Settlement pertaining to a contract violation for another Local in the Month of May and are currently awaiting two arbitrators decisions. Total Monetary Award: $950.76.
June 2015: UGSOA was able to resolve several cases for our members this month. These grievances included contract violations and unjust disciplines. Total Monetary Award: $22,696.68.
July 2015: UGSOA was able to resolve multiple cases for our members this month. These grievances were primarily contract provision violations. Total Monetary Award: $39,649.21
August 2015: August was a busy, but productive month for UGSOA. We were able to successfully negotiate settlements for many of our Locals and we won a termination case through an Arbitration Proceeding. Total Monetary Award: $114,035.38.
September 2015: UGSOA successfully negotiated two (2) Officers return to work and was able to resolve three contract violation Grievances. Total Monetary Award: $29,302.24.
October 2015: In October, three Officers were returned to work and a Grievance pertaining to a Contract Violation was resolved. Total Monetary Award: $36,513.06.
November 2015: UGSOA successfully argued a termination case and resolved two contract provision violations this month. Total Monetary Award: $96,172.85.
December 2015: Several contract violations were resolved this month. A suspension that was administered without Just Cause was overturned, and an Officer was returned to work with back pay. Total Monetary Award: $32,632.51.
2018 - Total monetary award = $705,446.76
2017 - Total monetary award = $404,983.05
2016 - Total monetary award = $508,436.58
2015 - Total monetary award = $690,999.44
2014 - Total monetary award = $661,851.01
2013 - Total monetary award = $690,918.76
2012 - Total monetary award = $874,047.76
2017 - Total monetary award = $404,983.05
2016 - Total monetary award = $508,436.58
2015 - Total monetary award = $690,999.44
2014 - Total monetary award = $661,851.01
2013 - Total monetary award = $690,918.76
2012 - Total monetary award = $874,047.76
