Labor and Union Issues
G. Wade Cannon’s cancer battle reportedly inspired other Flower Mound firefighters to get checked and two of them discovered early-stage colon cancer
The death of Capt. Carlos Rivera at a Newark FD firehouse resulted in the transfer of 89 members, including all 40 FFs and captains assigned to the Park Ave. station where he died
“Now we know our own gear is part of that problem,” IAFF General President Edward Kelly said about PFAS
Lawsuit asks judge to compel city to pay union back wages, interest due for 2009 and require back wages for 2010, 2011
The petition will be presented to the borough council
Total number of firefighters will rise to 117, 13 of whom are paid by SAFER grant
Firefighter Craig Richardson found new employment that offers medical insurance after 2006 injury, but taxpayers are covering his costs
Union president sent letters to city commissioners warning that residents’ lives were at risk because of city cutbacks for past year
Battalion chief was stripped of duties for involvement in private, union-backed website while on town time, using town equipment
Misunderstanding about overtime allocations also contributed to Charleston fire station being closed for half day over weekend
Town has assured companies in writing that provisions of contract remain in effect, hopes to approve new negotiated contracts soon
County’s Fire Board will consider locations for 2 new fire stations, begin buying equipment for those stations, eliminate more positions
Agreement continued recent local trend in which unions negotiate contracts without aid of attorneys until very end
If firefighters union approves agreement next week, it will cost cash-strapped Pontiac $6.2 million, saving some $3 million
Barrington has denied request by Barrington Fire Protection District for hiring 7 additional firefighter/paramedics
Fire Chief Dave Willson: ‘We’ve got to keep operating no matter what, but we’re so down, it’s amazing’
From mutual aid to social media, things are changing for the fire service
Volusia County took over privately owned EVAC in Oct., required its employees to pass random blood tests for nicotine
It is not acceptable to use the excuse, “Well, we’ve always acted this way, so either get used to it or leave”
East Naples fire district will dip into dwindling reserve funds to restore some services, put 5 of those laid off back to work
Board requested the chief’s presence to explain his opening and closing remarks on the one-page report
Issue drew protesters, speakers to otherwise uncontroversial meeting concerning permanent public safety committee
Firefighters have been working without contract since July; negotiations between town, union have not resulted in new contract
New contract removed 8-year-old provision requiring that at least 19 firefighters be on duty at all times
New policies expected to save about $750,000, aimed at ending years of alleged abuse of leave, overtime
Officials: Borough could soon rely more on volunteers’ mutual aid agreements if proposal to cut 8 out of 21 professional firefighters passes
Fire officials: Change is way to save money, keep alert force that lives within or much closer to District
Penn. Supreme Court decision should block city from implementing changes without negotiating with city’s four unions
Facebook fans sound off about best parts of firefighting, including driving to call, gratitude from community, helping people in need
“New” $450,000 truck, which had been used at Texas airport, will replace 1976 ladder truck; board votes to extend fire department contract
Original award called for firefighters to receive 3 percent annual raises during next 3 years, with no furloughs allowed
The award called for firefighters to receive 3 percent raises over each of the following three years
Robert Walsh suffered career-ending injuries after colleague smashed metal chair on his face, is taking case to state supreme court
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