Police Contract

Proposition B is on the On the May 1 municipal election ballot. It would repeal collective bargaining for the police union. Supporters say this would allow the public to have a say in future police contracts. Opponents claim this will make it harder for the department to recruit and maintain officers.

A recent New York Times piece focused on police bargaining tactics and the so-called “playbook” police unions have used to win power nationwide, spotlighting San Antonio's history and influence in bargaining tactics now used by unions across the country.

The City of San Antonio wasted no time in getting to its key points of discipline reform during opening negotiations with the San Antonio Police Officers Association over a new five-year contract Friday.

In addition to the regular election for the San Antonio City Council and mayor on the May 1 ballot, council members approved two propositions for voters to decide.

San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg spoke with Texas Public Radio’s Dominic Anthony Walsh about police reforms, contract negotiations and funding.

A former San Antonio police officer who made national news after giving a homeless man a sandwich with dog feces in it will not be getting his job back.…

As the nation reacts to recent shootings of black men by police, San Antonio public officials and community members met Wednesday night to take the pulse…

After two years of negotiation, and 6 months of tough talk before that the City of San Antonio and its police officers union have a contract before City…

City leaders and the San Antonio Police Officer’s Association are praising a long-awaited deal on a new contract. There are some concessions on each side…

San Antonio Police Chief William McManus responded Thursday evening to a police association vote of no confidence and a call for his resignation. The…