Conroe firefighters are back at it, fighting for the right to collectively bargain. This means they want a formal way to negotiate pay, benefits, and working conditions with the city, potentially changing how all city employees deal with management.
At a glance
Declining — being discussed less frequently. 0 mentions in the last 30 days, 1 the 90 before that.
The amendment is estimated to cost approximately $268,000 annually, which is covered by existing city savings. The city also anticipates savings from reduced training costs for experienced hires.
The police department and the city benefit from experienced officers joining the force, potentially improving public safety and reducing training costs.
The city's management and taxpayers might see increased costs or less flexibility in setting employee contracts.
The city is amending its agreement with the police union to allow for more experienced officers to join the force through lateral entry and to adjust holiday pay, aiming to improve staffing and efficiency.
Conroe firefighters promise to keep up fight for collective bargaining Houston Chronicle
Conroe accepts firefighters' petition to put collective bargaining on May ballot after judge's order Houston Chronicle
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