Energy & Environment
Southwest Houston Gas Leak Cleared, HFD Says
Posted on · The Houston Fire Department declared the incident mitigated by Wednesday afternoon.
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Politics
Houston Passes $5.1 Billion Annual Budget, Using Federal Aid To Plug Deficit
Posted on · The city avoided budget cuts and layoffs, though Mayor Sylvester Turner said the pandemic caused the worst deficit in the city’s history.
Houston
Houston Firefighter Union President Marty Lancton Reacts To Turner’s Pay Raise Plan
Posted on · Without collective bargaining, the "raise" is not a raise at all, Lancton said -- it's a bonus.
Houston
Mayor Turner Proposes 18% Houston Firefighter Pay Increase Over 3 Years
Posted on · Earlier this month, a state appeals court sided with the firefighters union, ruling that firefighters have the right to negotiate pay and contracts under state law.
News
Prop B Mediation Between City Of Houston And Firefighters Fails
Posted on · Mayor Sylvester Turner says layoffs are now inevitable.
City of Houston
City Of Houston Begins To Implement Prop B, Layoffs Expected In April
Posted on · The first adjusted paychecks for firefighters will be issued in May. Notices of layoffs would be sent to city employees during the first part of April.
Houston Matters
Five Years Later, Houston Firefighters Still Coping With Their Deadliest Day
Posted on · The Houston Fire Department's staff psychologist discusses the challenges faced by the survivors of the department's deadliest fire and their colleagues.
News
Firefighters Union Tries To Make Sure Item For Equal Pay As HPD Is On November Ballot
Posted on · The Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association is trying to make sure the November ballot includes an item about equal pay between firefighters and police officers of corresponding rank, but City protocols are becoming a worrying hurdle for the union. Back in July, the firefighters union turned in 32,000 signatures that they say even include voter […]
News
What’s Stalling Houston’s Flood Rescue Abilities?
Posted on · A Houston family has added life jackets to their storm prep supplies, after what happened when they had to be rescued from their flooded home.
Houston Matters
Negotiating Firefighter Contracts: What Are the Sticking Points?
Posted on · Negotiation and litigation are a part of life for city and county authorities here in Greater Houston. Unionized employees seek better pay and conditions; city and county residents seek court intervention when they believe government entities are acting improperly. This includes Houston's firefighters, who negotiate salaries and hiring with the city, and pensions with the […]
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Firefighter Anniversary, Civil Rights Act & Houston Hackathon: Houston Matters for Wed., May 28, 2014
Posted on · A year ago this weekend, the Houston Fire Department suffered its greatest loss of life in one blaze, as four Houston firefighters died in a hotel fire. Captain Matthew Renaud, Robert Garner, Anne Sullivan and Robert Bebee were inside the motel when the roof collapsed on them. An investigation into what happened that day will […]
Houston Matters
Time is Running Out for a New Contract with Houston Firefighters
Posted on · For several months, the City of Houston has been negotiating a new contract with firefighters. After efforts stalled a few weeks ago, the sides seemed to move closer last week, but time is short – the current contract ends June 30. We learn where the negotiations stand.
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Green Buildings & Homes & Firefighter Pay: Houston Matters for Tues., May 27, 2014
Posted on · The EPA recently indicated which corporations, businesses, and municipalities across the nation use the most "green" energy. The City of Houston placed in the top ten, and was number one among municipalities in its usage of green power (measured in kilowatt hours). On this edition of Houston Matters, we discuss what that actually means, the […]