Labor and Union Issues
A Norfolk firefighter fired for off-duty medical marijuana use is challenging his dismissal as state law now protects employees using medical cannabis off the clock
As part of a restructuring plan, three Fort Myers Beach battalion chief positions will be cut, prompting warnings about leadership gaps on emergency scenes
About 85 Teamsters at Sutphen, Columbus’ main fire truck supplier, are on strike, raising concerns as the city faces an aging fleet
The proposal faced pushback from several Brevard County commissioners and the local fire union
St. Louis Firefighter-EMT Demetris “Al” Alfred told the president his biggest concern was financial support to avoid layoffs and budget cuts
The union representing Doña Ana County firefighters questioned why paid county first responders are required to receive the COVID-19 vaccine while volunteers are not required
The Georgia captain was selected to represent the fire service as a tribute to the dedication and commitment of firefighters during a tumultuous 2020
Ogdensburg fire union officials objected to the restructure, saying it goes against their collective bargaining agreement
The Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts joined with teachers’ unions in promoting a program that would deploy first responders to schools
The Ogdensburg union has fought to restore the department to a minimum of 24 members following budget cuts and layoffs
New Haven fire officials said the COVID-19 pandemic is to blame for the excessive overtime costs
The firefighter-paramedic, who is also the fire chief’s nephew, said the chief’s mandatory testing policy goes beyond CDC guidelines
The bill, which would give seasonal wildland firefighters the same disciplinary rights as permanent firefighters, is supported by CAL FIRE Local 2881
The parents of the 3-year-old girl who suffered burns in a cooking accident said they waited 20 minutes for an ambulance before the firefighter offered to transport her
South Fulton Fire Capt. Andrea Hall recited the Pledge of Allegiance in both English and American Sign Language
Oakland union representatives and officials from neighboring cities said the brownouts will have a “cascading effect” on local fire and EMS response
South Fulton Fire Capt. Andrea Hall, a 28-year fire veteran and the president of IAFF Local 3920, said she was “thrilled and humbled” to be selected for the ceremony
The raises, originally scheduled to begin this summer, will be delayed for 18 months to put a hold on proposed layoffs as the city faces a $675 million budget shortfall
The city of Ogdensburg is seeking to stop the union from going to an arbitrator over a minimum staffing clause included in its contract
The Kansas City, Kan. fire union cited alleged mismanagement of the fire department’s COVID-19 response and “bullying” tactics in its letter to government officials
The bill is named Dominick Marino, the late president of the Professional Firefighters Association of New Jersey
Brookline Firefighter Gerald Alston was reinstated after filing a complaint saying he was fired for speaking up about workplace discrimination
The city tapped into a line of credit in order to exempt public safety workers from the cutbacks, but said additional funding will be needed to prevent future cuts
Following concerns about a lack of planning to distribute vaccines, the Mass. city plans to lead a regional effort to vaccinate police, fire and EMS personnel
The offer to Ogdensburg firefighters was first set at $20K but was upped to $25K on Christmas Eve as an ‘offering of good faith and reconciliation’ following a month-long debate about staffing
With 637 FF union members in quarantine, the union president is pressing the state for more information about when vaccines will be available to first responders
Firefighters expressed distrust in the validity of the offer, which had not been put in writing
The Watertown City Council may vote to permanently remove the fire department’s rescue truck and EMS operations
The city of Ogdensburg is hoping the offer will help reduce fire department staff expenses without the need to lay off personnel
FDNY Uniformed Firefighters Association President Andrew Ansbro said the reluctance to get the vaccine comes down to an “education issue”
Augusta Fire Chief Chris James tendered his resignation following a number of controversies including a critical study of the fire department and a discrimination lawsuit
The accused firefighter is the former vice president of Hoboken Fire Fighters Local 1078 and denies the allegations
Rockport officials plan to have a third party conduct an audit of its services after a majority of firefighters threatened to quit
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