by Ron DeLord | Sep 20, 2016 | Collective Bargaining, Fire, Labor, Politics, Unions
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) – Thirteen months after Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza overhauled the city’s fire department in an attempt to achieve cost savings, the city and union leaders have reached a tentative five-year deal that would extend the union’s existing...
by rondelord | Aug 12, 2015 | Fire, Labor, Police, Politics, Unions
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Traditionally, there is a friendly rivalry between police and fire departments — but Saturday first responders from both Providence and Pawtucket were together on the basketball court. Officials said the mission on the court is to connect...