Posted on · The decision comes as the fire union fights to have signatures verified in time for a crucial August deadline to have a new charter amendment placed on the November ballot — a process Mayor Sylvester Turner said this week could instead take months.
Posted on · HFD began the pandemic understaffed, due to relatively low firefighter salaries, according to the Houston firefighters union president.
Posted on · The union denies the message had racial connotations.
Posted on · It’s the latest round in the ongoing legal battle.
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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Posted on · Houston's firefighters’ union plans to appeal the decision, which reversed one in their favor just months ago.
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: We discuss Proposition B's long saga and its implications on the mayoral election, we learn about mental wellness programs for students, Radiolab co-host Jad Abumrad talks about creating his show, and we meet the new executive director of the Society for the Performing Arts.
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Posted on · The union responds that not all the firefighters have received a raise and says thousands of members could file grievances against the City.
Posted on · On Friday's Houston Matters: We get an update on heavy rain and flooding, Controller Chris Brown discusses the city's next budget, we discuss The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week's news, and we learn about competitive synchronized swimming.
Posted on · To balance the books, Mayor Turner said the city has to close a $179 million gap.
Posted on · Mayor Sylvester Turner says layoffs are now inevitable.
Posted on · On Friday's Houston Matters: An update on Proposition B, a look at the medical school at UH, The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week's news, and comedian Ramy Youssef.
Posted on · The firefighters union’s demand for “complete access” to City financial and budget records is framed in a way that makes it difficult, if not impossible, for Mayor Sylvester Turner to comply.