Omaha fire union and City of Omaha reach tentative 4-year contract with 15% wage increase and staffing changes.

Omaha fire union and the City of Omaha have reached a tentative deal for a new four-year contract. The agreement includes a 15% wage increase over the next four years, starting with a 5% raise in 2024, followed by 4% in 2025, and 3% in 2026 and 2027. This deal also raises survivor benefits and changes staffing requirements. The agreement must be approved by union members, the city's Personnel Board, and the Omaha City Council.