The president of the union representing Los Angeles police officers said Wednesday it appears that members have overwhelmingly ratified a new contract that would raise their pay 10.25 percent over the next three years. If so, it would deliver a significant victory to city officials and Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, who are hoping that it will temper the demands of unions representing other city workers given the city's tight budget.
See "Members of LAPD Union Back Contract", Patrick McGreevy, Los Angeles Times, May 10, 2006