by rondelord | Jun 29, 2015 | Collective Bargaining, Fire, Labor, Pensions, Police, Politics, Public Employees (Non-Sworn), Unions
FORT SMITH — Fort Smith city directors are considering cuts in the general fund budget to come up with additional money to keep fire and police pension programs solvent. Meeting in a study session earlier this week, two directors voted to put on the July 21...
by rondelord | Jun 8, 2015 | Fire, Pensions, Police, Politics, Public Employees (Non-Sworn), Unions
FORT SMITH — Fort Smith police and firefighters who have worked for the city for years in hopes of enjoying their retirement looked on Tuesday night as city directors voted to cut their pensions in an attempt to avoid insolvency in their pension program....