Labor and Union Issues
Norman firefighters said the proposal was an effort to silence them after news outlets published concerns about the department’s lack of mental health resources
The union filed an unfair labor practices charge, claiming that West Chester “unilaterally changed the terms and conditions of employment”
Former Manhattan Beach Chief Robert Espinosa has returned to work at the El Segundo Fire Department
The lay-offs come as a FEMA grant is about to expire in May
Orr to unions and vendors: ‘Don’t make me go to the bankruptcy court. You won’t enjoy it’
Capt. Jon Sprague repeatedly sent religious emails from his work account despite being told to discontinue
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Volunteer firefighters without gear can be seen in the video from the large blaze that injured 5
The firefighters are paid 21 percent less than those in other cities and say they deserve higher wages
Largo Fire Chief Mike Wallace has been under internal investigation regarding his leadership and trustworthiness
The department is hoping this video will bring attention to the troubles they and firefighters around the nation are facing
The fight over who gets paid and who doesn’t is not one the volunteer fire service can afford to have
The jury agreed that she was fired over her gender
The former firefighters and a hospital worker dodged prison time
Joseph Carilli was secretly given $12k to step down as chief
The parade committee made the decision citing alcohol-related incidents in the past
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The terms were not disclosed, but the suit sought three years of overtime backpay
Long-running disputes between labor and administration make resolving response time and staffing difficult
The dept. says firefighters doing laundry and washing their cars at the dept. are well-deserved courtesies
The firefighter said she was targeted by fellow firefighters and superiors because she was a woman
In a report, a mechanic was the top overtime worker making $98,000 in 2012
The plan calls for laying off five of the township’s 17 firefighters
Since the arrest, the firefighter has resigned
The city’s application for another grant was rejected and officials will layoff the 12 hired through the original grant
Union president said he is concerned about future retaliation against those firefighters
The suit claims that despite a doctor’s diagnosis with PTSD, the city did not try to find him a different job
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The firefighter had been suspended for similar charges in 2010
He was one of 32 promoted to lieutenant
The two chiefs, two volunteers and one firefighter are accused of drinking at the station before responding to calls
The house fire victim tells the council the low firefighter wages are embarrassing
The blocking may create an obstacle for the city to gain bankruptcy protection
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