Worcesteria: Police union hints at action beyond 'Blue Flu'
Worcester Magazine UNION BLUES: Not only do we have to keep on guard for COVID-19 and the common flu this winter, it appears Worcester has also been possibly plagued by a case of “Blue Flu.” Writing for the Telegram & Gazette, Steven H. Foskett reports that, "The city is investigating an allegation that a group of city police officers recently coordinated a 'sick out' action following the discipline of a fellow officer. In a statement released Wednesday, City Manager Edward M. Augustus Jr. said the city is aware of the allegation, and is taking it seriously. He said the Police Department ...