Mayor John Whitmire announces historic $650 million settlement with Houston Professional Firefighters’ Association, ending years-long impasse over pay and ensuring eight years of back pay and raises for firefighters.
On Thursday, Houston Mayor John Whitmire announced a landmark agreement with the Houston Professional Firefighters’ Association. A $650 million settlement has been reached to end the impasse over pay. Houston's firefighters were the first to hear the details about the settlement between the city and the firefighter’s union. The agreement guarantees firefighters eight years of back pay and raises over the next five years.
Following years of frustrations under the previous mayoral administration, the over half a billion dollar settlement will resolve the eight-year deadlock over firefighters' wages. "We released the general terms of the agreement. The $650 million eliminates the city’s liability that has occurred from the last mayor," said Lancton.
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