By Robert Lopez and Ben Welsh
LATimes.com
LOS ANGELES — Members of the union representing Los Angeles firefighters voted down a proposal to increase dues to finance aggressive political campaigns, union leaders said Tuesday.
The leadership of United Firefighters of Los Angeles City wanted members to pay $38 per paycheck in union dues, up from $19, to increase the amount of money in the group’s political action committee.
The organization represents about 3,200 members from the rank of firefighter to captain. Union President Frank Lima said Tuesday that the proposal was rejected in a close vote by more than 800 members who casted ballots. The votes were counted Monday.
Full story: L.A. firefighters vote against more dues for political campaigns