by Ron DeLord | Nov 8, 2016 | Collective Bargaining, Fire, Labor, Pensions, Police, Politics, Public Employees (Non-Sworn), Uncategorized, Unions
HOUSTON – All three of Houston’s pension systems for city employees are behind a reform plan put forth by Mayor Sylvester Turner last month, he announced Monday. Turner’s plan called for the city’s cash-strapped system, which pays pensions for police...
by rondelord | Feb 22, 2015 | Collective Bargaining, Labor, Police, Politics, Unions
The Houston Police Officer’s Union ratified a new 3 1/2-year contract with the city Friday. According to the mayor’s office, the contract addresses pay concerns and makes cost-saving concessions. “(The contract) will address market inequities in...
by rondelord | May 14, 2014 | Collective Bargaining, Fire, Labor, Politics, Unions
HOUSTON – Collective bargaining negotiations between the city and Houston Fire Department have stalled.The Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association (Local 341) had bee negotiating for a new, long-term contract. The city proposed a short-term contract that...