The new State Police Union Boss resigns

The new (replacement) union boss Mark Lynch voted no at an executive board meeting to funding Pullman’s defense costs which the union has already paid 900,00.00. Lynch said the union could be paying another 600,000 to 1 million dollars and was worried the union could not afford it. Lynch said “we as an organization, are at one of the lowest points in our history in terms of public perception, political power and stature”.        Most aware residents would agree imo. I wonder what their union dues are?

From the Globe:

Danny McDonald

 

Facing a recall vote this week from his union, the head of the State Police Association of Massachusetts resigned Monday, the latest leadership change to roil one of the state’s most powerful labor unions.

Sergeant Mark Lynch cited conflict with the union’s executive board in a letter sent to the 1,900-member union, which represents State Police troopers and sergeants.

“Due to the direction that the E-board has taken and continues to take, I can no longer serve as president of the State Police Association of Massachusetts and will be resigning effective September 16, 2019,” Lynch wrote.

Lynch took the position as union president last year and succeeded Dana Pullman, who had resigned amid a federal probe into possible illegal reimbursement of campaign donations by union members. Pullman was indicted last week on a host of federal charges, including racketeering and conspiracy, and could face decades behind bars if convicted. Through an attorney, he has denied the charges.

In his Monday letter, Lynch, who was supposed to rebuild the union’s reputation after Pullman’s resignation, said he knew when he accepted the position that it would be a “daunting task,” referring to a “perfect storm of scandal, allegations and mismanagement.” Lynch, however, has faced a crisis of confidence in recent weeks, with more than 500 union members signing a petition calling for his removal. The recall vote was slated for this Wednesday.