Post by Logan on Mar 7, 2016 19:03:58 GMT -6
The Portland City Council voted unanimously Monday to approve a new contract with city firefighters that officials hope will help rein in overtime costs.
The contract, enacted as an emergency measure so it could take effect immediately, comes after more than two years of negotiations that forced both sides to meet with a mediator over the summer.
“We would like to have the contract implemented immediately so we can begin to take into account some of the savings we would see on overtime and other areas,” said City Manager Jon Jennings. “This is a significant achievement for the city and also the local.”
International Association of Fire Fighters Local 740, which represents more than 220 firefighters and emergency medical technicians, was the only remaining city union working without a contract. Its last agreement expired in December 2013.
Read more: www.pressherald.com/2016/03/07/city-council-approves-new-contract-with-portland-firefighters/
The contract, enacted as an emergency measure so it could take effect immediately, comes after more than two years of negotiations that forced both sides to meet with a mediator over the summer.
“We would like to have the contract implemented immediately so we can begin to take into account some of the savings we would see on overtime and other areas,” said City Manager Jon Jennings. “This is a significant achievement for the city and also the local.”
International Association of Fire Fighters Local 740, which represents more than 220 firefighters and emergency medical technicians, was the only remaining city union working without a contract. Its last agreement expired in December 2013.
Read more: www.pressherald.com/2016/03/07/city-council-approves-new-contract-with-portland-firefighters/