The Metropolis of Fort St. John and the Worldwide Affiliation of Fireplace Fighters (IAFF) Native 2143 have ratified a brand new 3-year settlement. The present collective settlement expired on December 31, 2021, and negotiations have been ongoing over the previous few months.
The phrases of the brand new settlement present a wage improve of three.5% for 2022 and 4.5% for each 2023 and 2024 years, in addition to a number of housekeeping adjustments and different collective settlement adjustments.
“Council is completely satisfied that an settlement has been reached with our native hearth fighters that acknowledges the super work they do to make sure the protection of our residents, companies, and guests,” mentioned Mayor Lilia Hansen.
“This settlement supplies each the Metropolis and our hearth fighters with a mutually helpful settlement that ensures our group’s continued security,” acknowledged Milo MacDonald, Chief Administrative Officer.
“We wish to prolong our appreciation to all of the members of the negotiating crew for offering the mandatory management and help all through this course of. The ensuing settlement not solely advantages IAFF Native 2143, but additionally ensures that our group can proceed to thrive,” shared Matt Crompton, President of IAFF Native 2143.
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