Police Officers Sue City Over Contract
From Times Staff Reports
Santa Paula police officers, who began working without a contract Tuesday, have sued the city to force their labor dispute before an arbitration panel.
The filing of the lawsuit in Ventura County Superior Court follows months of stalled contract negotiations.
The officers are seeking better retirement benefits and a pay hike of 5% annually over three years, saying they want to close a salary gap between their department and other law enforcement agencies in Ventura County.
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