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At the same time, the T.P.S agreement affords our police force pay
hikes totaling 11.5% over four years, which is counter to Mr. Ford’s
promises, our current economic situation and the will of the
communities I am representing today. We are taxpayers and we
deserve RESPECT. We are not getting any from the T.P.S Board.
Yes, the T.P.S keep us safe. We look to them to enforce the law, catch
the bad guys, and help us when we need help. We want to attract and
retain educated, competent and caring men and women in our police
forces. For these reasons, and for the fact they have chosen a
profession in which the risk of injury is high, we thank them. And we
agree to pay them reasonably well. The key word is “reasonably.” Is
the Mayor following blindly the T.P.S’s argument to raise salary rates?
Last week, Mr. Ford remained silent when asked by the media on the
new deal with the T.P.S Board.
We demand a wage freeze for the police and if not hold the line at
inflation, which is running at less than 2%. We cannot accept a 11.5 %
salary increase. It seems excessive, especially in the current economic
climate.
In closing, I should mention that during the last public forum at the
North York Civic Center on Wednesday, April 27, I presented and
shared my views on the police service. Board Member Ms. Judy Cohen,
who sympathizes with the reduction of T.P.S’s ballooning budget, took
my concerns for consideration. I am also a big supporter of adding
YOUTH from our Communities to the composition of the Board.
Thank you for your time and consideration. The tenant association and
community will monitor Mayor Ford’s response. The Latino-Canadians
who pay your salaries deserve respect. Keep in mind the promise you
made to Torontonians when you were elected: “To Stop the Gravy
Train at City Hall”.
Miguel Avila
Latin American Tenant Association
Executive Member