News
Houston City Council Reverses Firefighter Layoffs, Demotions
Posted on · The council vote comes after a recent court ruling struck down Proposition B, which would have mandated pay raises for firefighters.
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News
Prop B Mediation Between City Of Houston And Firefighters Fails
Posted on · Mayor Sylvester Turner says layoffs are now inevitable.
News
Houston Firefighters Union Questions Efficiency Of Mayor’s Proposal To Phase In Pay Raises
Posted on · Union President Marty Lancton insists layoffs are not necessary.
Politics
As Prop B Lawsuits Continue, Splits Emerge In Houston City Council
Posted on · The question of whether pay parity for firefighters is constitutional is still working its way through the courts. But some city council members are anxious to avoid the appearance that they’re thwarting the will of the voters.
City of Houston
City Council Prepares To Announce How It Will Implement Prop B
Posted on · The council’s Budget and Fiscal Affairs Committee will meet Thursday of next week to discuss plans for raising firefighters’ salaries to match those of police.
Red, White & Blue
WATCH: How Will Houston Implement Pay Parity For Its Fire Fighters?
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News
Houston Mayor, Firefighters Union Closer To Agreement Over Prop B
Posted on · Neither side has made any concessions but both agreed to more meetings.
City of Houston
UPDATE: Houston Firefighters Union To Meet With Mayor Turner To Parley Over Prop B
Posted on · The union is also seeking a court order "compelling the city to begin paying firefighters equally with police officers on a rank-by-rank basis."
Politics
How Pay Parity For Firefighters Could Define The 2019 Houston Mayor’s Race
Posted on · Mayor Sylvester Turner’s ongoing fight with the Houston firefighters union risks alienating many of the voters who supported him in 2015.
City of Houston
Turner Says He Will Implement Proposition B – And That Means Layoffs
Posted on · As Houston City Council wrestles with tough spending choices, some members are using Mayor Sylvester Turner’s own warnings of an imminent fiscal crisis against him to make their point.
News
Judge Orders City Of Houston To Implement Pay Parity For Firefighters
Posted on · Harris County District Court Judge Randy Wilson ruled that Prop. B doesn’t violate Texas state law. Mayor Turner says the measure will trigger layoffs of less senior firefighters.
City of Houston
Boykins Proposes Garbage Collection Fee To Pay For Firefighter Raises
Posted on · The Houston City Council Member says a flat monthly fee of at least $25 would generate enough revenue to cover pay parity without having to layoff city employees.
City of Houston
Houston Enacts Firefighter Pay Parity, Immediately Mounts Legal Challenge
Posted on · Mayor Sylvester Turner argued the charter amendment violates state law. Opponents on City Council said the potential lawsuit amounts to defying the will of the voters.
In-Depth
Weighing The Costs of Pay Parity for Houston’s Firefighters
Posted on · Firefighters contend Proposition B is a matter of fairness. City leaders and police officers argue it would trigger a fiscal catastrophe.
Houston
Pay Parity for Firefighters Could Hinder Harvey Recovery
Posted on · Houston firefighters’ pay has lagged that of police for nearly two decades. Proposition B would close the gap, but other city priorities would suffer.