Houston City Council unanimously approved a $650m backpay settlement and labor agreement with Houston Fire Department, ending an 8-year pay dispute.
Houston City Council unanimously approved a $650m backpay settlement and new labor agreement with the Houston Fire Department, ending an 8-year long pay dispute. The agreement covers overdue payments and promises salary increases of at least 25% over the next 5 years. The settlement and labor agreement, with a potential cost of $1.3bn over 25-30 years, will be financed through taxpayer-backed bonds.
June 18, 2024
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