What Is The Baton Rouge Union of Police?
A group of sixty police officers met at the Bellemont Hotel on September 10, 1984, with representatives of the Louisiana Union of Police Associations and the International Union of Police Associations. On this night these police officers voted to join together to form a local union. The very next day this group applied for a charter with the International Union of Police Associations.
On September 24, 1984 a charter was granted. The Baton Rouge Union of Police Local 237, AFL-CIO was born. From this small beginning the Baton Rouge Union of Police has grown to almost 500 members.
When the Baton Rouge Union of Police was formed, a commitment was made to strive for the very highest standards possible for it members, and the Baton Rouge Police Department. The Baton Rouge Union of Police has maintained an open line of communications with the Mayor, Metro Council, and Police Chief to ensure that these commitments are kept.
It is our goal to provide the members of the Local 237 with dedicated and experienced representation to secure improved wages and ensure fairness in the workplace, while striving to improve working conditions on the department. These goals will be obtained by fostering the highest standards of professionalism and devotion to duty as a Baton Rouge Police Officer. As we stand united, speaking with one voice, we will continue to improve the quality of life for every officer and their families.
The Baton Rouge Union of Police is the bargaining agent for the men and women of the department regardless of race, sex, national origin, or religion. The BRUP is open to all full-time employees covered under Police and Fire Civil Service.