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Jan. 26, 2011
Sheriff's Department Voluntarily Stops Use of 'Daisy Chains'
As the Department of Labor began an investigation into the Sheriff's Department mandated used of makeshift "daisy chains" to restrain prisoners, the department voluntarily stopped the use of them.
"While we are pleased with the department's decision, this just reassures our suspicions that these devices are not safe," said John T. Coli, Local 700 Trustee.
After several grievances regarding the use of makeshift "daisy chains" by Cook County Court Service Deputies led to threats, violation of Weingarten Rights and unjust discipline, Local 700 filed an unfair labor practice charge with the Illinois Labor Relations Board in late December.
"We will still be on the watch for retaliatory behavior from the Sheriff's Department toward our members," said Becky Strzechowski, Local 700 Assistant Trustee. "It's unacceptable to punish someone for standing up for what is right. That's what our members did here, and we will do everything we can to protect them."
Several months ago, Cook County Sheriff's Department officials ordered the creation of the daisy chains by welding five pairs of handcuffs to a length of chain to allow 10 prisoners to be restrained at one time. In December, the use of the chains became mandated for Court Service Deputies at the Criminal Courts Building.
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William P. Logan, President
Becky Strzechowski, Secretary-Treasurer
Vincent F. Tenuto Jr., Vice President
Michael G. Melone, Recording Secretary
Billie J. Ammons, Trustee
Hector Hernandez, Trustee
Gerald N. Sims Jr., Trustee
1300 W. Higgins Rd. Suite 301
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Phone (847) 939-9700
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Monday, May 28
Memorial Day
(union office closed)
Wednesday, July 4
Independence Day
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Saturday, August 4
3rd Annual Local 700 Picnic
Miller Meadow Forest Preserve
Roosevelt Road & 1st Ave.
Maywood, IL
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