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RESOLUTION <br /> A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SOUTH BEND,INDIANA, IN <br /> SUPPORT OF THE RIGHT OF REPRESENTATION AND COLLECTIVE BARGAINING FOR <br /> WORKING MEN AND WOMEN <br /> on April 18, 2011, it was reported that the Senate Appropriation Committee voted 8-3 <br /> for a $28 billion two-year budget for the State of Indiana, with it going to the full Senate for possible <br /> changes and debate;and <br /> a provision was included in that 2-year budget that would ban collective bargaining for <br /> state employees,and would further provide that no future Indiana Governor could use an Executive Order <br /> to create collective bargaining with action by the State Legislature being required;and <br /> former Governor Evan Bayh instituted collective bargaining by an Executive Order,and <br /> Governor Daniels revoked collective bargaining by an Executive Order in 2004;and <br /> 7 in light of this heated and ongoing debate,the Common Council wishes to acknowledge <br /> the hard-working and dedicated women and men who work in the City of South Bend,Indiana; <br /> NA" for many generations,there have been countless contributions made by the working men <br /> and women of our city, and the Council believes that they have the right to seek representation and <br /> bargain collectively;and <br /> the City of South Bend is a leader in support of collective bargaining. We have worked <br /> with representatives of the South Bend Firefighter's Association Local No. 362; representatives of the <br /> Fraternal Order of Police,South Bend bodge No. 36;and the Teamsters Local Union No. 364,which has <br /> resulted in creating positive and innovative working relationships;and <br /> sec because of these success stories, good working conditions resulted which were within <br /> city budgetary guidelines. Surrounding communities now look to South Bend as an example of what a <br /> united commitment to common goals and common ideals can accomplish;and <br /> the Common Council believes that because of the very right of representation and <br /> collective bargaining is under siege, that it believes that it should stand for the value and integrity of <br /> working men and women. The Council respects the importance of the collective bargaining process, as <br /> well as the cooperative efforts and hard-work to accomplish common goals. <br /> vY C�i owe, do re reu 4..(,, Gy a. W.— W.—I yeses wry /cg d W,, G�nW., as <br /> .follows: <br /> Section I. The South Bend Common Council stands with the working men and women of the City <br /> of South Bend in seeking to preserve the right to representation and to the process of collective bargaining <br /> for safe and productive working conditions,fair wages,and monetary fringe benefits. <br /> Section IL The South Bend Common Council recognizes the integrity and respect which has been <br /> built over the years through the local collective bargaining process, and believes that such rights have <br /> contributed to a very meaningful process which is respected and held in high esteem. <br /> Section III. This Resolution shall be in fu1 arc eff m and after its adoption by the <br /> Council and approval by the Mayor. <br /> juz 4eD;a , r. ° District <br /> ro <br /> zello.,4th D' <br /> avmk P*-_";1 daya/0*41 BOlf. <br /> John Voorde,City Clerk Stephen J.Luecke,Mayor <br />