Labor and Union Issues
Eric Wisher, president of Troy Uniform Firefighters Association Local 86, suggests the city lower the requirement to an EMT certification
“His hair was up, and it was legal,” said District Fire Chief Terrance Jones, a spokesman for the Brotherhood of Firefighters
Wichita union president Ted Bush said the city’s salary offer was not comparable with other area large cities and blamed the department’s staffing level on the pay
Two of the firefighters who face possible discipline in the porn investigation are ranking officers
The proposal would reduce the number of ladder trucks the Memphis Fire Department has from 27 to 21 over three years
Officer Brad Levitzki physically held the firefighter while cutting his shirt
Firefighter Jack Slivinski was given a verbal warning and permission to rejoin Rescue 1
Union members will also receive what is essentially an extra paid day off
Many cash-strapped cities and towns across the nation are proposing to merge fire service and law enforcement
The union spent nearly $15 million in the 2010 midterms on behalf of federal candidates, both Democrats and Republicans
The district has been negotiating with him over overtime wages and other compensation since he was placed on paid administrative leave
Dallas Fire-Rescue Chief Eddie Burns had a rough start at the beginning of his 5-year tenure at the department
Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed has proposed ending defined pensions for city workers
The firefighters association said 266 of 290 members who voted in a referendum do not believe the chief can continue to lead
Cathleen Orchard’s lawsuit alleges discrimination based on gender and sexual orientation, harassment, retaliation and intentional infliction of emotional distress
We must understand that what happens in DC can have a major impact on lives and property in ‘Anytown, USA’
The deal with San Bernardino County firefighters is expected to save the county $2.14 million per year
Public safety staffing and hiring grants are among the areas affected in the cuts
The City Council sought the audit in early February after Clark County officials reported widespread abuse of sick leave by county firefighters
Many firefighters and police officers testified against the bill, saying many in their field have suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder
He is suing for unspecified back pay and damages over alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the city’s Administrative Code
Union says its willing to accept a measure reducing sick leave
The public will have a chance to speak publicly about the proposed layoffs
One-year extension ‘allows the union to reopen negotiations should the economic climate change’
Fire Chief James Burkush opposes the plan, saying it would mean drastic change to the way the department is run
Despite relief, many said their thoughts were with colleagues who did not make the cut
Under the plan, police and firefighters won’t be able to bargain with cities over the number of people required to be on duty
Issue had appeared to be headed for a resolution on March 10 with each side saying they had given concessions
Westmoreland County Detectives file misdemeanor charge against Randy Dubich
A 73-year-old man living inside the house suffered smoke inhalation during blaze
Ten percent reduction in compensation could produce $1.3 million in savings for Belmont and San Carlos
Members of the city firefighters union blast Brown for failing to distinguish between Las Vegas firefighters and Clark County firefighters