Labor and Union Issues
Ogdensburg was told to resume staffing each shift with a minimum of five members and to pay $532,042 in back wages to 16 firefighters
Remember, the firefighters don’t own the apparatus, so it probably comes down to whether labor and management have a good relationship
The graduates will be taught to recognize symptoms of behavioral health issues and how to counsel someone in crisis
Arsonists, budget cuts, job losses, pay cuts contribute to dire fire situation; fires are so frequent that local residents know firefighters by name
Station was equipped with ladder, was busiest truck in Baltimore
Firefighters and other city union workers plan to file suit against Scranton mayor
Police continue to probe misuse of funds allegation
The strike was prompted by a dispute over cuts to the fire brigade
Former chairman: ‘I can tell you fighting fires in the city can be a lot easier than fighting fires in the boardroom’
Letter sent to atty. general’s office criticizes chief, questions whether employees receive due process in hearings
Firefighter: About one third of the department didn’t want him there and wouldn’t sleep in the bed he’d slept in
Firefighter alleges she was passed over for Capt. post because she is a woman
Fire Association President: ‘It’s a highly unusual request even on a normal day’
No-furlough clause also kept in place, city claims financial hardship will ensue
Department is on verge of surpassing its overtime budget by about $2 million this fiscal year
Staffing has not gone up in the Indian city since fire service was established in the 1980s despite population growth
Mayor hopes grant will rehire most of164 firefighters to be laid off due to budget constraints
Will offset increases in healthcare costs with a pay raise, other benefits
The federal suit charges that firefighters who worked holidays were not given earnings due
Union’s proposal still double what city is currently offering
Between July 2011 and June 25, paramedic squad had been out of service 90% of time
18% reduction of ranks could put residents, city’s overworked firefighters at greater risk
Mayor expects city will get federal grant to fund and restore 108 of those positions
Firefighters caught with drugs, alcohol in their systems are taken off duty, may enter substance abuse counseling program
Inadequate employer contributions, declining investment income, shrinking base of active employees contributed
Dept. of Justice: The policies and practices were discriminatory against pregnant women
Premier refuses to meet with firefighters, firefighters douse parlament in protest and one house burns
Extras often are jokingly referred to inside Chicago firehouses and at City Hall as ‘junk pays’ or ‘funny money’
Lawsuit: Officer was subjected to ageist statements from superiors, was encouraged to retire because he was ‘getting up in age’
Union leaders say the depth of the cuts now leaves the public in danger
Executive editor: ‘Publication will not apologize because the cartoon was a “historical metaphor that fits squarely with the mission of the editorial page’
Town officials plan to appeal ruling requiring fire department to reinstate former firefighter who said she was pressured to resign
Staff might be needed to staff proposed new station