In 2014, Officer Thomas Cimalore, along with other part-time officers, challenged an illegal scheme that deducted $5 per hour from their wages for union dues without consent. Despite facing threats of retaliation, Cimalore pursued legal action, resulting in a settlement that included refunds of the unlawfully deducted dues and compensation for damages. ([nrtw.org](https://www.nrtw.org/newsletter-articles/rhode-island-officers-settlement-06132020/?utm_source=openai))
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