WEST ALLIS, WI – A new collective bargaining agreement between the City of West Allis and its police union, along with a more than 15% raise for officers, is one step closer to reality.The West Allis Professional Police Association (WAPPA) announced November 10 that its membershipvoted to ratify a n
ST. LOUIS, MO — While East St. Louis officials publicly fight a multimillion-dollar legal judgment for police back pay, some officers say the city privately pressured them to waive the interest they’re owed, raising new questions about city hall’s labor practices.The continuing controversy over pay
WEST PALM BEACH, FL — The police union president says he’ll confront city commissioners at Monday night’s meeting, accusing city hall of mishandling the investigation that’s kept four captains off the job for more than a year.“I hope that they’ve taken the opportunity in the last two weeks to review
ORANGE COUNTY, FL — Orange County firefighters and county officials are at an impasse over a new contract, with negotiations heading to a Special Magistrate after breaking down.The contract talks, which have been ongoing for nearly three years, focus on significant pay raises and benefits. The Firef
NORMAL, IL — A planned relocation of Normal’s Fire Station 2 sparks statewide concern over slow emergency response times, as a new bill at the statehouse would create a task force to investigate staffing and funding problems in Illinois’ EMS system.Local 2442 Union President Chad Pacey said the relo
FORT WORTH, TEXAS — Former Fort Worth Fire Chief Jim Davis resigned over disagreements with the firefighters’ union about reviewing the fire department’s safety standards, an attorney representing Davis said.Before Davis was placed on leave in mid-September, he had pushed for the National Institute
MILWAUKEE, WI — Members of the Milwaukee Police Association have voted to ratify a new labor agreement with the city following three years without a contract.The agreement, announced Wednesday, Oct. 30, provides a 15.01% compounded pay increase through 2026 and includes full retroactive pay for 2023
GRAND BLANC TOWNSHIP, MI – The fire chief at the Grand Blanc Township Fire Department is on administrative leave, and Tuesday night, he could be fired.Unions representing the full-time and part-time firefighters working under Chief Jamie Jent are backing their boss to keep his job.Alex Newton, the p
NEW YORK — On Oct. 22, Gov. Kathy Hochul vetoed a bill that unions said would have established minimum staffing standards for EMS crews responding to patients and for supervisor vehicles in cities with populations over one million.The measure, Emergency Response Staffing Bill (S. 6698/A. 7356), pass
GREENWOOD, SC — The Greenwood City Council passed next year’s $72.9 million budget Monday night, though without changes to longevity pay suggested by firefighters.Council members voted 6-2, with member Michael Williams absent, to approve the city’s budget appropriations and tax rates, along with the
HO-HO-KUS, NJ — A police sergeant filed a discrimination lawsuit against the Ho-Ho-Kus Police Department on Tuesday, claiming she has been punished for exposing the alleged misuse of union funds, mocked for requesting a restroom for women, and investigated for binge-watching “The Sopranos” at work.C
LOS OSOS, CA — The Los Osos Community Services District isn’t making enough tax revenue to fully fund its fire services for the first time in 20 years.A $280,000 funding gap for the 2025-26 fiscal year and more projected cost increases in the future are causing the Community Services District (CSD)
HONOLULU, HI — The Honolulu Police Department has begun paying dispatchers and other 911 staff up to $2,000 per month in retention bonuses, but some employees of the long understaffed communications division say it’s too little, too late.The bonuses, which vary according to job title, have been appr
BETHLEHEM, PA — Down from its full complement of 154, Bethlehem Police Department currently has 14 vacant officer positions, Chief Michelle Kott told City Council on Tuesday.And factoring in some officers away on long-term injury or military leave puts the department total in “the high 130s,” Kott s
SACRAMENTO, CA — Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill that would have increased pay for Cal Fire firefighters — a move his office says was driven by budget concerns but one that has drawn strong criticism from union leaders.Assembly Bill 1309, was authored by Republican Assemblymember Heath Flora
Atlanta’s firefighter union is raising concerns about what it calls dangerous staffing shortages across the city’s fire stations, claiming several fire engines are operating below recommended levels. But city officials say the claims don’t reflect the full picture.Continue reading on CBS News
HELMSFORD, MA —A firefighter staffing dispute in Chelmsford has put a spotlight on two recent deaths in the community.Early Saturday morning, two men were killed in a fire at a mobile home on Mobile Avenue.The Chelmsford IAFF Local 1839 firefighters’ union says they believe the deaths could have bee
BARTLESVILLE, OK — Tense negotiations between the City of Bartlesville and the firefighters’ union have come to an impasse.The two have been negotiating since January, but don’t have a deal in sight.Now, the negotiations move to arbitration.Jesse Kane, Bartlesville’s city attorney, spoke about the n
HAVERHILL, MA — Following two recent tragedies and a union letter questioning his leadership, the Haverhill, Massachusetts, police chief announced his retirement Thursday shortly after he was placed on administrative leave.Haverhill Mayor Melinda Barrett confirmed that Police Chief Robert Pistone’s
MEMPHIS. TN — City of Memphis attorneys have entered a consent order for mediation with the Memphis Police Association as part of the civil lawsuit filed by the firefighters’ union.City attorneys added the MPA into the civil lawsuit filed by the firefighters’ union in September as part of a counter
OSHKOSH, WI – Local firefighters finally have their deal.After working for about 20 months without a contract, the International Association of Fire Fighters Local 316 union appears to have reached a tentative agreement with the city of Oshkosh on a new labor deal that runs until 2026.Emails and cal
ST. JOHNS COUNTY, FL – The St. Johns County Firefighters Union says current staffing levels and mandatory overtime are pushing first responders to the brink — and now they’re hoping a new work schedule will bring relief.Union leaders are preparing to meet with county officials Friday, as part of an
MADRAS, OR — Jefferson County Fire & EMS is laying off four employees, including an administration position, citing financial issues.Fire Chief Blake said recent delays in reapplying for a new tax ID, which happened after the fire department and EMS merged into one organization, resulted in the stat
LAWRENCE, IN — Lawrence firefighters union president Seamus Albritton says the community might have to wait longer for emergency responses as a result of budget cuts.The Lawrence City Commission recently cut the Lawrence Fire-Medical Department budget by $1.5 million. The department’s response times
