Louisville FOP, Metro Government agree on contract proposals [Video]

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — As Metro Council prepares to vote on a set of two Louisville Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) contracts, Metro Council President Markus Winkler, D–District 17, said it has the potential to shift momentum in the right direction.

“I am excited about the direction that we’re headed,” Winkler said. “I think that making sure that we’ve got officers that are well compensated, that are well taken care of, but that also are held accountable when they do things incorrectly, I think, is really important.”

The more than 120 pages between both collective bargaining agreements tackle a slew of issues from working conditions, to job benefits and police salaries.

“Really one of the main things is, is bumping up our levels of pay,” Winkler said.

If both proposals pass …