PORT ARTHUR, Texas — Union leaders for officers with the Port Arthur Police Department say they are facing uncertainty as contract negotiations with the city stall two weeks before their current agreement expires.
The key point of contention centers on vacation, holiday and sick leave accruals, specifically how work hours are calculated, according to a news release from Chris Billiot, President of the Port Arthur Police Officers’ Association. While the city identifies the work day as eight hours, Billiot explained that the “vast majority of our officers work a 10-hour work day,” which significantly impacts paid time off calculations.
The current agreement expires on December 31, 2024, according to the release…